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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: stu 88 on 08 July 2012, 18:52
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I have a early low milage 8v Gti that I got off here not long ago http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=233442.0 and it doesn't run as well as it should! it seems to be holding back? I've had a 8v gti before so I know there is def something not right!
Does anyone have any idea's?? or anyone in the know able to pop round and have a look? (I have a pub so can supliy beer in return!!) or anyone know of anyone (cheap) in my area who cold take a look?
Thanks
Stuart
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=101400.0
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Is it generally running poorly at all revs?
Running OK to 5,000 rpm and hitting the limiter?
Running OK sometimes and having bad days?
Starting OK?
Would be worth checking the codes if you can find someone with a scanner - ask in your local. Any VAG group scanner would probably work.
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Is it generally running poorly at all revs?
Running OK to 5,000 rpm and hitting the limiter?
Running OK sometimes and having bad days?
Starting OK?
Would be worth checking the codes if you can find someone with a scanner - ask in your local. Any VAG group scanner would probably work.
Its hard to explain really! When pulling off in 1st you have to give it some revs or it bogs down and takes a while, it seems to have nothing after about 4000k rpm? it revs upto the red line but doesnt seem to "pull" if that makes sence??
it starts ok, but if I rev it to say 3000 rpm then lift of the revs drop to about 100/200 rpm and sometimes will stall.
It has a de-cat and magnex stainless system and pops and bangs on over run some/most times
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Is it like this every day or do you have days when its fine and you dont have a problem?Any miss firing?
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Is it like this every day or do you have days when its fine and you dont have a problem?Any miss firing?
Just noticed you did say it pops and bangs.Sounds like the problem i had with mine which turned out to be the coil pack on its way out.Didnt find out what it was until it completely died.
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get it scanned and start from there, and a pub you say :smiley:
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Sort of everyday! I dont use the car everyday!! no miss firing.
Reading the above link it sounds like it could be the MAF? as it seems to have a loss of power in the higher rev range and throttle response isnt great
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get it scanned and start from there, and a pub you say :smiley:
Yes got a pub in Yapton, near Arundel/Bognor Regis
Where can I get it "scanned"? do I just ask in any garage for them to "scan" my car?
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lambda maybe
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a garage will charge £20-30 so you may aswell buy an ebay one you can use again and again
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You can get it scaned as i did but if it is the coil pack it wont show up on there.Changed my maf too and that didnt fix it and wasnt cheap.Id give your throttle body a good clean out first.
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Unplug your MAF and then drive it see ifs its any better.
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Unplug your MAF and then drive it see ifs its any better.
Is it the bit in red I need to unplug?
(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g468/CtiStu/Golf026.jpg)
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As above! is that the bit I need to unplug? dont want to unplug it if its not the right one!!
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Yeah thats it
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Unpluged it and it made it worse!! it kept stalling at idle
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i'm still guessing lambda
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I have a scan device fella
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I have a scan device fella
Fancy popping to my pub and having a scan!! :wink:
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I have a scanner to im in littlehampton :-)
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I have a scan device fella
Fancy popping to my pub and having a scan!! :wink:
give me the details and the wife and I will be down tomorrow
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wow all these offers, Cheers guys :wink: PM sent Mike and where abouts in Littlehampton are you 'hotdogsmale'?
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See you tomorrow
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Near summerlea school (rustington) but can meet somewere if easier :-)
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Near summerlea school (rustington) but can meet somewere if easier :-)
I have a house I rent out near there!! My pub is in Yapton, The Maypole Inn
Mike (negawsklov) is popping over tommrrow so I should be ok now thanks, But its handy to know your local! Talk soon
Stuart
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Ok mate all the best let us no if any problems :-)
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Ok mate all the best let us no if any problems :-)
Do you have the older style plug? rather than the OBD2?
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I got the 16 pin :-\
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I got the 16 pin :-\
Shame my car has 2 small plugs
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Anyone?? Its still not running quite right??
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Anyone?? Please!!
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Please!!
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Go to a garage and get it scanned, it will cost about £20-30 but at least your know what it is
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I did and they said there was no fault?
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Give the throttle body a good clean with carb cleaner, at least half a can. Bet that sorts it :wink:
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Give the throttle body a good clean with carb cleaner, at least half a can. Bet that sorts it :wink:
Then what wherry said, at least you know its not a sensor issue, have you checked all your vac/breather pipes for leaks?