My 16VT Einser... by VAG_Lowrider

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Home trigger needs to fire just before TDC. Are you using the 4 hall distributor for your trigger? Check your trigger output as well. If it doesnt fire try changing the polarity. Whats your dwell look like? Im running the new platinum sport 1000 on my car so if you have any questions I can help. Im not very familliar with the older haltech but I have installed lots of the new ones.

Now I know that..Now it should be right  I am using a internal reluctor sensor for the cam trigger with a steel tap on the cam pulley to trig on.

I have not tried to change the polarity yet,maybe thats a good idea

The dwell time is 2ms at the time..

I have run the trigger diagnostics,and it looks like this..

Looks like I get the right crank RPM.

When i start to turn the engine on the starter,the Trigger Before Last Home Count jumps to 4,and the Home Count goes to 1.But when I keep cranking the engine,the Trigger Before Last Home Count stays on 4,and the Home Count keeps counting while cranking as you can see on the picture..

Also found that I had to change the IgnDivideBy to 1(Default is 2),since I am running sequential ignition.

What the heck is wrong here?Could it be the home trigger? Maybe I should find myself a dizzy with 1 window to use that as a home trigger instead?

Here`s the setup on the ign/trigger:

Ignition setup

- Trigger Angle (deg BTDC) : 85

- Tooth Offset : 6

- Direct Fire

- Spark Output: Constant Charge

- Spark Edge: Falling

- Constant Period : 2 ms

Trigger setup

- Trigger Angle(deg BTDC) : 85

- Trig. type : Motronic

- Teeth No: 120 Tooth Offset: 6

- Trigger Input pull up On

- Trigger Input : Hall Effect

- Home Input : Internal Reluctor

I dont have any plans of ditching this trigger setup,BUT im rebuilding the other cam trigger signal that I used before.From a magnetic VR sensor from Audi S2 to standard hall sensor.And yeah its right that it is a Hall sender,and I did not have any problems getting signals from it.I know a guy here in Norway that used this setup on his 16VT,but with VEMS in that case.

Its no problem to get these parts,since my local VAG dealer order the parts direct from VAG Germany.

Not very cheap parts, I think I paid about 2.000 NOK(I think about 400$ in total)

I am using coils from the 2.0TFSI engine from A3(maybe they are similar with the other TFSI engines)

12/31/2010

Here is a picture of the Valve Cover with the 1.8T coils fitted..As you can see there is big difference in the length.

1/2/2011

Here is the part numbers I used when I ordered the parts for the 60-2 trigger setup:

- 030103171L Sealing flange with 60-2 trigger wheel and plastic clip to align wheel with housing: 

- 030906433Q Hall sensor with ~15 cm wire:

- 1J0973723 Connector: 

- 000979133A 3x crimped wires

- 357972741A 3x rubber seals: 

4/14/2011

New year,and time for a small update.

I haven`t started it yet,but it is around the corner.

Been having some problems with fuses blowing up,so the wires were sorted out yesterday.

Fuel pump is up and running with the OEM mount,but there is not plenty of room in there for the hoses.

Also had to rebuild for another camshaft signal setup,so I bought a used ABF distributor and overhauled it.Couldnt get hold of an original hall sensor,so had to use the one from a ABA/2E engine.

A new radiotor is also in place,water system is filled and ready.AN hoses for the Setrab oil cooler and the crankcase breathing is also ready.

Waiting to get the catchtank I made welded,and mount it up.

Here is a pic of the backing plate for the thermofan(But this is for the old radiator,so have to make a new one)

I will also build the air filter intake close to the firewall(as in the upper left corner on the picture),and mount up a wall aside of the coupe fan.

Also think I will move the battery back in the car,not enough space in the front anymore

There is enough space for the radiator cause the custom IC,but I am more excited if the hood lock assembly will fit between the IC and the top support on the front plate.

So yes, the decision is made that the battery is thrown in the back.Good idea with that main power switch also,will have a look at this later today.

Finished up the wiring for the thermofan and all the relays for the instruments yesterday.Today I hope to establish contact with the ECU to calibrate all the sensors.

4/20/2011

Cabby driveshafts with one new joint and all new CV boots,as good as new

Also made a new oil cathtank..Waiting to get it done,cause I dont weld alu.

5/9/2011

Time for some tuning now.I have fuel and spark.Seems like its almost kicking in,but I will have a look at the ignition timing one more time to get it right

Some more parts also,and new oil for the transmission

6/29/2011

Engine is not started yet,but now ive sorted out the problems with the Halwin software and Windows 7.Looking forward for BIG progress on the car this summer,tomorrow its 4 weeks vacation

Some more parts have arrived also.

- Audi Sport quattro brake master cylinder

- OMP Corsica steering wheel(also need to buy me some driving gloves now) haha

- Wheel studs/nuts

- Tilton brake proportion valve for the rear calipers

- Goodrigde AN-3 braided brake hoses for the Brembos

I am also awaiting for the H&R wheel spacers to arrive, 5mm front and 20mm at the rear.

As you can see is can re-use the brake reservior from the original master.