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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: xpeterpx on 27 June 2009, 10:00

Title: Saying Hi with a question-can you help with my Bora problem.?
Post by: xpeterpx on 27 June 2009, 10:00: Hi all 1st post and saying hi with a question already!

I have a 2000/w 2.0l Bora(APK engine) with AUTO gearbox and have been trying to solve a slightly lumpy idling problem for ages with no success..I think I have tried just about everything..
Nothing registers on my rev counter and although it warm idles on around 950-980 rpm I can still feel a definite 'wobble' every now and then.
To date I have changed plugs,leads,lambda sensor,MAF,coolant temp sensor,coil pack, cleaned the TB and as I have full vag-com done an alignment and checked over for vacuum pipes for any leaks.
Vag-com shows no fault codes. I'm now going to try and swap the ECU to see if that helps but I'm really clutching at straws now.
I've tried just about every forum so far to no avail!!!
Can anyone suggest where I might be best to check next or offer any advice please..

Many thanks for any help
Peter
Title: Re: Saying Hi with a question-can you help with my Bora problem.?
Post by: dubcruiser on 27 June 2009, 10:22: Sounds like you may be trying to fix the unfixable there... My Golf has a bit of a lump at idle now and then but I don't think it's anything to worry about.

One think you could try is fuel filter though.... :wink:

Oh and welcome!!
Title: Re: Saying Hi with a question-can you help with my Bora problem.?
Post by: xpeterpx on 27 June 2009, 10:27: Hi mate and thanks for the warm welcome..
I think you're right,plus looking through some other posts here seems to be a common problem.
IF I can suss it out I'll happily post the solution to help others..

pete
Title: Re: Saying Hi with a question-can you help with my Bora problem.?
Post by: dubcruiser on 27 June 2009, 10:29: Yeah keep us posted mate!! Hope you find something :smiley:
Title: Re: Saying Hi with a question-can you help with my Bora problem.?
Post by: jamie16v on 27 June 2009, 10:37: Quote from: dubcruiser on 27 June 2009, 10:29
Hope you find something :smiley:
lol, is that a good thing?... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Saying Hi with a question-can you help with my Bora problem.?
Post by: dai-cymru on 27 June 2009, 17:05: or buy my spare 2.0 8v engine and manual box :wink:
Title: Re: Saying Hi with a question-can you help with my Bora problem.?
Post by: navmk4gti on 28 June 2009, 01:57: check your air intake system .. pipes and all that stuff for any cracks etc.. and if i was you i would check every liquid in the car.. engine oil, gearbox fluid etc..

my whole car was shaking and the clutch and gearbox was acting funny ...i was going to buy engine mounts thinking it is that ...but in the end after looking for a 2 weeks at what it could be it ended up being the gearbox fluid!!!! only cost me £10 get it fixed!! :smiley:
Title: Re: Saying Hi with a question-can you help with my Bora problem.?
Post by: xpeterpx on 28 June 2009, 23:11: Many thanks for the info..my next port of call is going to be the vacuum pipes and any intakes..I know my oil/water & all other fluids are fine.
Out of interest how is the gear oil associated to the idling problem..was it because it was low..?
Title: Re: Saying Hi with a question-can you help with my Bora problem.?
Post by: navmk4gti on 29 June 2009, 13:31: mine was completely empty... for some reason kwick fit left the nut loose and the gear box fluid gradually leaked out.. when i confronted them they denied it so nothing i could do there.... :angry:

i have no idea how it was associated with the idling and the whole engine shaking when it was cold... putting fluid back in sorted it all out.. im glad wasnt nothing expensive :smiley: