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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Judderi on 18 August 2004, 14:15

Title: 16v Running Badly
Post by: Judderi on 18 August 2004, 14:15

My 16v is hesitent when you put y food down and when trying to keep to the speed limit i.e 30mph it missfires and  is uncomfortable to drive. I know this is probably an ignition problem but where should i start. Should i just change everything i.e cap, rotor arm, ht leads and plugs? or should i do one by one till th e problem is solved.

Title: Re: 16v Running Badly
Post by: Len on 18 August 2004, 15:45

Try the ECU relay first.

I had a similar problem and i tried everything, til i found this site and got the advice.

To check it - get the engine warm. Switch off and take out the relay, check manual for the right one, hold it to your cheek and if its warm then its o.k. If not get a new one, only about ?8 from dealer.

If this fails then it will be plugs/leads/cap&rotor next.

Title: Re: 16v Running Badly
Post by: Len on 18 August 2004, 15:51

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=9093.0

If this link works it will take ya back to my original thread.
If your problem is similar then dont muck about, just change the relay.

Title: Re: 16v Running Badly
Post by: Overseer on 20 August 2004, 10:56

mine used to do this before the coil blew.



i also switched to optimax which seemed to help before the coil incident.