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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: GTIMK3LEE on 15 March 2010, 05:40

Title: MK3 8V GTI Running problems when cold
Post by: GTIMK3LEE on 15 March 2010, 05:40

Just got my GTI back from the garage after having alot of work done and i still have the same issue when the car is cold, basically its really hesitant around 1500-2000 revs in every gear until it warms up and i think the previous owner sold the car due to this, parts replaced so far are

Distributor cap and rota arm
plugs
leads
ecu
timing belt replaced and timing checked.

What else could it be as its driving me mad????

The car takes a long time to warm up from cold so could it be the thermostat??
Ive spent a small fortune on the car and it still needs a clutch, having that fitted on Saturday.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers, lee.

Title: Re: MK3 8V GTI Running problems when cold
Post by: GTIMK3LEE on 15 March 2010, 05:47

Oh forgot, ive had the battery checked and alternator replaced also

Title: Re: MK3 8V GTI Running problems when cold
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 15 March 2010, 07:08

Id definitely change the thermostat and possibly the ecu temp sender for starters. Both cheap and easy options that sorted my own car warming up issues.

Title: Re: MK3 8V GTI Running problems when cold
Post by: GTIMK3LEE on 15 March 2010, 18:23

Will try that, cheers  :wink: