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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: lloyd_mckee on 09 January 2004, 23:19

Title: 2.0 ltr 8 v cuts out on idle
Post by: lloyd_mckee on 09 January 2004, 23:19

 >:( my black 5 door 97model 8v just wont idle period esspesially when its cold. i thought maybee the throtttle cable was buggered as i notice the throttle snaps closed at idle .i dont mean just a bit  i mean it hits the stopper on the throttle linkage as if the car is off. i tried adjusting the cable by turning it up on the threads but all this achieved was stripping the threads off when i nailed the accelerator. golf nuts told me i need a new head in the air mass sensor but that would cost ?800. any suggestions are welcome

lloyd_mckee
clueless golfer

Title: Re:2.0 ltr 8 v cuts out on idle
Post by: golfvr6 on 10 January 2004, 00:34

Is the throttle stop set properly? i think your car has a potentiometer. The throttle stop will probably be adjustable.

Title: Re:2.0 ltr 8 v cuts out on idle
Post by: lloyd_mckee on 11 January 2004, 22:29

thanks will mention this to the spanner jocky next time i speak to him