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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: jpcutler85 on 25 July 2011, 20:09

Title: 16 revs dropping
Post by: jpcutler85 on 25 July 2011, 20:09

I have read a lot about 8v gti's dropping revs whilst idle as well as cutting out whilst moving. But mine is a 16v and wondered if it might be a different issue? when idle the revs go up and down, and when driving along the car tries to stall as I take my foot off the accelerator and some times when I have my foot down.

It has cut out a few times too whilst pulling up to junction. I feel a huge loss in power also, doesn't seem as responsive when its really playing up.   

Title: Re: 16 revs dropping
Post by: Screech16v on 25 July 2011, 20:54

Possible air leak, check all vacuum hoses,ecu pipe etc and pipe to the servo look for damaged or perished pipes.

Title: Re: 16 revs dropping
Post by: jpcutler85 on 25 July 2011, 21:16

Thanks I will take a look. I also read it could be the throttle body? It may need a clean.