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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: kelvyn on 18 May 2012, 16:32

Title: Golf gti 18 turbo loosing power
Post by: kelvyn on 18 May 2012, 16:32

Hi, i have a 2000 golf GTI 18 turbo , it is running really rich  and seams to be loosing power ! it has a small hole in the cold air intake pipe that runs toward the turbo ! also the service light is on .
 i have only had the car for a few weeks  :cry: any help would be good thanks    :sick:

Title: Re: Golf gti 18 turbo loosing power
Post by: jamie1989 on 18 May 2012, 16:34

Do a search mate,

It could be boost leaks, bad PCV system, faulty maf or maybe map sensor depending on age of car ie engine code.

Get it scanned for faults etc

Title: Re: Golf gti 18 turbo loosing power
Post by: kelvyn on 18 May 2012, 16:39

thanks , where do i find the engine code  :tongue:

Title: Re: Golf gti 18 turbo loosing power
Post by: richw911 on 18 May 2012, 16:54

Welcome  :cool:

First read this http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=189447.0

Engine code info http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=89491.0

Service reset (service it first  :tongue: ) http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=62717.0

Title: Re: Golf gti 18 turbo loosing power
Post by: kelvyn on 18 May 2012, 20:57

 :wink: cheers m8 !! :laugh: