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Title: Aaaargh!! I'm starting to think I've bought a dog!!
Post by: Fallenidol1 on 18 February 2011, 13:22

.....not the cute, fluffy, four legged kind either!!

Ok, so I've bought a mk3 16v GTI and was told that it cuts out at idle and is needing a new idle valve...... Well, I replaced the valve today and it still cuts out!

Does anybody have any other ideas?
It's had a new gearbox fitted and I was wondering if in may need the throttle adjusted?

Please, if anyone can shed any light on the problem I'd be eternally grateful!!
Cheers.  :angry:

Title: Re: Aaaargh!! I'm starting to think I've bought a dog!!
Post by: Len on 18 February 2011, 13:29

Go into the Mk3 Section mate and read the numerous threads on this subject!

They can be a pain as there seems to be different solutions but once fixed you will love your car!

Title: Re: Aaaargh!! I'm starting to think I've bought a dog!!
Post by: rubjonny on 18 February 2011, 15:09

does it carry on runnign as long as the throttle is held open? if so it could be the replacemnt isv is dead too. i went through 4 before i found one that worked!  also, check the isv buzzes with the ignition on. it might be so quiet you have to put a finger to it to feel it

Title: Re: Aaaargh!! I'm starting to think I've bought a dog!!
Post by: Fallenidol1 on 18 February 2011, 20:34

Yes, the engine will run as long as I'm giving it a little throttle.
It's really irritating because it's great fun to drive but I feel like such a pillock when I pull up at traffic lights and the engine dies because I've forgotten to tap the accelerator!

Title: Re: Aaaargh!! I'm starting to think I've bought a dog!!
Post by: ashbreed on 21 February 2011, 20:03

MAF?? Does it run a but lumpy when ticking over? Also check how clean/dirty the throttle body is...