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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: spither on 31 January 2013, 22:30

Title: Sluggish Mark 3 Golf GTI
Post by: spither on 31 January 2013, 22:30

Hello i bought a 96 Plate 1984CC Golf GTI private sale just before Christmas , thought i was getting a bargain at £750 for a second car.

The car was really quick, when i bought it, then we had a cold snap and now its really sluggish, accelation is poor at bottom end and top end, exhaust sounds and feel energy sapping.

Any idea what the problem might be, where do i start. Or it a case take it to a mechanical for diagnosis.

Thanks

Simon

Title: Re: Sluggish Mark 3 Golf GTI
Post by: stow1985 on 31 January 2013, 22:55

Time of the year  :grin:

Should consider, plugs, cap, rotor arm, COIL, checking electrical connectors, earthing points, crank sensor, clean throttle body....every car seem to have same problems because of different causes so take your pick

Title: Re: Sluggish Mark 3 Golf GTI
Post by: Wayne on 31 January 2013, 23:38

Start by getting it scanned for codes.

Title: Re: Sluggish Mark 3 Golf GTI
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 01 February 2013, 06:53

By the sounds of it you've passed your honeymoon period with the car and have finally succumbed to the almighty 8v rage.

Title: Re: Sluggish Mark 3 Golf GTI
Post by: mattrobinson1982 on 01 February 2013, 12:11

You mention the exhaust feels energy sapping; could be a failing cat not allowing the exhaust gases to flow through as well as they should.

Title: Re: Sluggish Mark 3 Golf GTI
Post by: Hongkongphooey on 01 February 2013, 12:38

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 01 February 2013, 06:53

By the sounds of it you've passed your honeymoon period with the car and have finally succumbed to the almighty 8v rage.

"Rage"...I can't say my 8v has given me any of this...my Lupo GTi did when I discovered I had to remove a rear seat just to get a child's buggy in the back!! Maybe I am just fortunate that in my 15 months of ownership I've been lucky?? Could be mileage related too though I guess as mine is very low....

I thought it was a real come down when I binned the Lupo GTi off as the 2nd car but I really like it now....it's not an exciting motor but it does the job perfect and don't car where I leave it or whether it's clean or totally filthy, perfect carefree 2nd car

Title: Re: Sluggish Mark 3 Golf GTI
Post by: Len on 01 February 2013, 13:11

So many things, or you may have just discovered how slow an 8v is!

Title: Re: Sluggish Mark 3 Golf GTI
Post by: itavaltalainen on 01 February 2013, 13:44

I have done 30k miles in my 94 estate with the migthy 2.0 8v ... no running issues, except once it was slightly more hesitant due to knock sensor but i barely noticed that.

and if you say the 2.0 8v is slow i'll invite you to try my 1.8 75ps estate..  :undecided:

Title: Re: Sluggish Mark 3 Golf GTI
Post by: stow1985 on 01 February 2013, 17:36

Plodding round the m25 @ 70mph, is as fast as a Ferrari bombing round the m25 @ 70mph.  :whistle:

Title: Re: Sluggish Mark 3 Golf GTI
Post by: Hongkongphooey on 01 February 2013, 19:41

Len, it wasn't bought to be fast, I get that from car #1  :smug:

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Post by: VW BUSH on 02 February 2013, 19:35

Quote from: Hongkongphooey on 01 February 2013, 19:41

Len, it wasn't bought to be fast, I get that from car #1  :smug:

Do tell...... :smiley:

Title: Re: Sluggish Mark 3 Golf GTI
Post by: TEST100 on 03 February 2013, 10:31

Quote from: thai-wron :ghorse on 01 February 2013, 06:53

By the sounds of it you've passed your honeymoon period with the car and have finally succumbed to the almighty 8v rage.

Quality  :grin: