Hey all,

This is my first post here and I appreciate any help or advice given.

As of monday, I've had a very hard time starting my 2002 TT. After numerous attempts during the day, I'll manage to have it started once or twice. The car sometimes turns on like it would normally, but then shuts off within 10 seconds. Before this problem occurred, the RPM gauge would bounce first thing in the morning. I would have to put my foot on the accelerator for a little bit, and then the RPM would even itself out.

From what I read online, it seemed to be the ignition coil. However, I took my car to the family mechanic. He told me that the ignition coils seem to be fine, and that it is the key that needs programming.

I'm a bit skeptical about what he's saying, since it seems to be unrelated to the RPM gauge problem.

Any advice or help?

Thank you
MX

 

what symptom = what problem.
2.3.1 Symptoms – Possible Problems
Rough Running At Idle - MAF, Ignition Coil, Spark Plug, VAC Leak, O2 Sensor, TB, CTS
Missfires under Boost, Flashing CEL – Ignition Coils, Spark Plugs
Running Rich – Boost Leak, MAF, O2 Sensor, Coolant Temp Sensor
Running Lean – VAC Leak, MAF, O2 Sensor, Fuel Filter, Coolant Temp Sensor
Low Boost – Limp Mode, MBC, BOV, DV, Boost Leak, N75,
High Boost – MBC Setting, N75, Spark Plugs, Ignition Coils
Cold Start Problems – MAF, Spark Plugs, Fuel Pump Relay, CTS
Poor MPG – MAF, CTS, O2 Sensor, AIT Sensor
Cat Efficiency Below Threshold – Down pipe, CAT, Rear O2, RACE FUEL
No Start – Battery - ECU, Fuel Pump Relay, Ground
Start For 1 Second - Stall – Immobilizer
Overheating - Waterpump, Thermostat, Head Gasket
Oil in coolant - Oil Cooler, head Gasket, Water Wetter
Dies While Driving - Timing belt, Boost Leak, MISC
Shorts To Ground CEL - Fuel Pump Relay, Bad Grounds