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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: cohead on 22 January 2006, 19:42

Title: poor running 2.0 8v mk3
Post by: cohead on 22 January 2006, 19:42

hi please help, my 96 2.0 8v has a serious running problem, at around 3500 rpm the car feels stuttery, almost like i am hitting a rev limiter. I have replaced all obvious parts even including taking a friends air flow meter, which didnt cure the problem. this is a real shame as the car is a good example and i am eager to get her back to her former self.

Title: Re: poor running 2.0 8v mk3
Post by: Len on 23 January 2006, 10:31

Try the relays.

Look at that other thread you just posted in and read my post. There are other threads about this same problem as it is a common one.

Title: Re: poor running 2.0 8v mk3
Post by: cohead on 23 January 2006, 18:40

Quote from: Len405 on 23 January 2006, 10:31

Try the relays.

Look at that other thread you just posted in and read my post. There are other threads about this same problem as it is a common one.

Hi len, as I am not to sure about all things mechanical can you give me any more pointers, i.e where to find these sensors? I do have a friend with the same car which i can rob bits off until i find the problem, many thanks cohead.

Title: Re: poor running 2.0 8v mk3
Post by: monkeyalan on 24 January 2006, 15:25

the relays are hidden under the dash ,above the fuses . right of the steering wheel .

Title: Re: poor running 2.0 8v mk3
Post by: Len on 25 January 2006, 11:04

Phil (cohead)
Yea bit difficult to see those relays right up underneath.

Cant find it for sure but I believe that the ECU relay is E30. Try that one first. Oh and the Haynes manual aint that helpful either!
I remember what I did now - went to dealer and asked for part when I got it I replaced the corressponding numbered relay!