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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Mk4-mel-x on 12 November 2012, 08:48

Title: Can some1 help me please :)
Post by: Mk4-mel-x on 12 November 2012, 08:48
Hey I'm new to the site so I'm abit rusty ATM ! I have just brought my mk 4 gti 1.8 T with a stage 3 map on running at 250 bhp. Basically it's not boosting right when you put your foot down she's spluttering the power just ain't there  :sad: my mate has been looking at it all day yesterday and can't find the problem any1 have any ideas?! Thanks  :smiley:
Title: Re: Can some1 help me please :)
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 12 November 2012, 09:01
Check the basics

MAF (gets dirty if using anything other than a dry filter)
Plugs - in decent condition?
Coil packs - you know one is shot when it sounds like a retarded Subaru  :grin: (best description ever whoever came up with it) you can also check them one by one by doing this:-
Start the engine, remove the wiring harness via the little clip on each one, if the engine note drops its fine if not its buggered