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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Rayner_S on 27 July 2010, 22:46

Title: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: Rayner_S on 27 July 2010, 22:46

hi i have a mk3 golf gti 2.0 8v but it has a stutter problem pretty much everythign been chanced apart from the fuel pump far as i know also teh car feels like its being held back when u put your foot down in most gears revs go up but car just feels like some one is pulling it the otherway if that makes sence. has any1 else had the same problem and if so what could this be?? thanks

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: rubjonny on 28 July 2010, 09:33

any faults on vag-com? what engine code is it, or if you dont know what year

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: flash-derby on 28 July 2010, 10:22

have you cleaned the t/b? did this on mine and it solved it.

does it stall?

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: robz on 28 July 2010, 10:32

have a search mate, common problem with usually the same set of causes.
any stalling/cutting out?

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: gophgti on 28 July 2010, 11:33

mines just been in the garage for this problem turned out the maf sensor was fecked try unplugging it and take her 4 a spin c if it drives better?

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: Rayner_S on 28 July 2010, 18:41

thanks guys ill give all your suguestions a go and ill get back to ya see how i got on :)

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: charlotte on 29 July 2010, 00:54

ill try that 1 aswell ive just got a mark 3 golf gti 16v with the same problem.

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: Rayner_S on 29 July 2010, 22:03

thanks ever so much i think it was the maf censor if its the one just above the air filter :)either way iv disconnected it an its now working smooth as. just curious will it do any damage if i leave it disconnected for a while till i get a new one?

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: gophgti on 30 July 2010, 12:35

not realy mate no it will just run realy rich so it will just drink fuel lol

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: Wayne on 30 July 2010, 12:44

Quote from: Rayner_S on 29 July 2010, 22:03

thanks ever so much i think it was the maf censor if its the one just above the air filter :)either way iv disconnected it an its now working smooth as. just curious will it do any damage if i leave it disconnected for a while till i get a new one?

Can end up causing damage if left too long.

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: Rayner_S on 30 July 2010, 17:24

right ok what sort of damage and any1 know how much they are and wheres the cheapest place to get them?

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: robz on 02 August 2010, 15:58

get a wanted ad up on here and get into contact with people who are breaking the same engined car on here, normally loads!
i got a used one for £15 off someone on here!
best of luck to ya!

Title: Re: golf gti 2.0 8v stutter problem
Post by: al_bey on 02 August 2010, 16:26

Mine did this, i just very carefully cleaned up the one that is currently in there (MAF sensor). Undo the two torx screws and pull it out, it is probably covered in black stuff.