2007 GTI SE Relay Problem

[Chado100]

Hey guys and girls,
This is my first post so be gentle.

Hit 2 medium size waves on my ski a year ago.
Everything stoped and came up wit a code but cant remember what it was.
Just decided to get it going again and have a small problem.

Put key on and starts fine, Leave key on and starts every time.
Pull key off and put it back on within 20 seconds and no problem.
Leave key off for more than 20 second and nothing at all.

Jump the negative on the relay and all good again till i take the key off for more than 20 seconds.
Seams as though it goes into sleep mode.

Thinking of wiring a button to jump the relay.

Can Anyone help at all.

 

[ski-d00]

Have you tried replacing your 30A relay? They are like $5 at auto stores.

 

[Chado100]

Have you tried replacing your 30A relay? They are like $5 at auto stores.

First thing i did

 

[skiasylum]

Pretty simple circuit, get a electrical diagram for the starting system and start hunting. Corroded grounds and connections cause intermittent problems. Worst case scenario it’s the ECM/mpem not communicating with the relay.

 

[ski-d00]

No mpem on this ski. The small fuse panel with the relay and 2 30 amp fuses is notorious for having terminals corrode. Simple to remove terminals and inspect/replace.