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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: pumaf1 on 18 July 2007, 13:33

Title: idle control valve on mk3
Post by: pumaf1 on 18 July 2007, 13:33: hi could someone tell me where the idl valve is on mk3 2.0 gti 16v.engine keeps rev at 1600 rpm every now and then thought i would clean valve out.
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Post by: Overseer on 18 July 2007, 14:15: its on the top of the engine attached to the manifold under the plug leads plastic cable router thing
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Post by: pumaf1 on 18 July 2007, 14:51: many thanks
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Post by: capoot on 18 July 2007, 19:13: how do you get this out?? what would you clean it with? (sorry for hijacking)
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Post by: richyrooney on 18 July 2007, 20:37: Undo the three allen head boltd that attatch the h-t lead holder to the head, pull off hose that goes to air box,and its easier to undo last allen head bolt holding the vale ,take electrical plug off isv then lift up,should just pull out of inlet manifold as is in a push fit rubber...oh and mind you dont snap you dipstick tube while your fiddling about down there!
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Post by: Overseer on 18 July 2007, 22:13: ^ what the man said...

i cleaned mine with carb cleaner as recommended.. i've heard mk2 folks say they've used petrol.. whatever suits..
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Post by: capoot on 18 July 2007, 22:35: cool a pic or 2 wouldnt hurt!! haha, ill probally get lost, i think im going try this this weekend.
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Post by: Overseer on 19 July 2007, 11:52: hah nah its really really easy to do..

looks like this..

(http://www.evwparts.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/037906457C.jpg)

(http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/ecupic/idlesta2.jpg)
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Post by: richyrooney on 19 July 2007, 13:38: Easy job just take your time as you dont want a new one i got quoted Ã‚£190 at VW.......but dont let that scare you!!!
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Post by: pumaf1 on 19 July 2007, 19:19: think mines knackered :sad: quote from my local vw was Ã‚£40
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Post by: capoot on 19 July 2007, 19:30: thats such a sweet foto!! thnx for that greatly appreicated!!
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Post by: golf newbie on 20 July 2007, 23:22: does the agg engine have a idle control valve.

never seen one my r reg golf..
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Post by: ace on 21 July 2007, 12:28: nah the AGG engine code doesnt have the ISV. think only early 8v, 16v and vr6's have them.
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Post by: mattkh on 21 July 2007, 14:58: Quote from: pumaf1 on 19 July 2007, 19:19
think mines knackered

With just the ignition on, can you hear it buzzing.
Title: Re: idle control valve on mk3
Post by: pumaf1 on 23 July 2007, 22:17: well vw parts guy quoted me for wrong part wanted Ã‚£223 for new one :laugh: yeah right out came the hammer a few wacks working now .