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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: victor on 24 August 2003, 22:38

Title: mk3 8v 1st gear problem
Post by: victor on 24 August 2003, 22:38

hi guys,

wonder if you can help me out here.

Ive gt a mk3 N reg 3 door golf 8v 2.0 GTI - the problem is when im in 1st gear and get up to 5000 revs ish the revs cut off and drop down forcing me to change gear ???

Please help !

Title: Re:mk3 8v 1st gear problem
Post by: golfvr6 on 24 August 2003, 22:45

Only does in 1st gear? thats got me puzzled???

Title: Re:mk3 8v 1st gear problem
Post by: victor on 24 August 2003, 22:48

yeh just first gear bro.

2nd 3rd 4th etc = OK

sum1 told me to shove injector cleaner in, have done so for teh last week to no avail.

Title: Re:mk3 8v 1st gear problem
Post by: golfvr6 on 25 August 2003, 14:55

Maybe the gear or bearing is shagged. Not really a gearbox expert myself. Try going to a specialist.

Title: Re:mk3 8v 1st gear problem
Post by: mk1 on 25 August 2003, 20:43

When the engine cuts, does the rev counter drop suddenly like the ign has been turned off?.

Title: Re:mk3 8v 1st gear problem
Post by: victor on 28 August 2003, 21:51

Quote from: mk1 on 25 August 2003, 20:43

When the engine cuts, does the rev counter drop suddenly like the ign has been turned off?.

yes mate it does. the rev counter drops sharply.  

Do these cars have a cut off point ? for revs that is.

Title: Re:mk3 8v 1st gear problem
Post by: golfvr6 on 29 August 2003, 13:31

Yeah they should have a cut off, but should do the same in every gear though. When the engine hits the rev limiter it usually bounces off rather than drops sharply.

Title: Re:mk3 8v 1st gear problem
Post by: mk1 on 29 August 2003, 20:42

With the engine running, wiggle the wires to the coil, injectors etc, and see if the engine dies. (dont touch the plug leads :o). Steve

Title: Re:mk3 8v 1st gear problem
Post by: golfvr6 on 07 September 2003, 23:01

Yeah don't touch them or ouch!  :o