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Title: Car stalls but no one knows why?
Post by: daugavpils on 16 February 2008, 15:36: Hi All

I have MK3 and I am at my wits with its stalling problem.Initially it has been stalling when slowing down and on roundabouts.Went to the retailer and they replaced throttle body.It stopped stalling for some time but then it started again , this time randomly.I went to two different gatages but no one can find out why it is happening.
This is quite frustrating and seems like only thing I can do is get rid of it.This is not a space shuttle , just a car - is it so hard to find out what is wrong with it?Am I dealing with non professionals?Should I go to official VW garage?
So far it is pretty dangerous to drive it as it stalls whenever hell it wants..
If someone knows good garage in Sutton/Kingston/Croydon area that can _fix_ cars, please let me know

Thanks everyone!
Title: Re: Car stalls but no one knows why?
Post by: Conker on 17 February 2008, 12:47: This is a huge thread that the Mk3 guys often refer to: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2080.280

Failing that, use the search function in the Mk3 section as I think this is quite a common problem (ECU and fuel pump relays etc.), I doubt its anything to do with your throttle body, but then I don't know much about Mk3's??

Also, remember to state your engine type (16v, 8v etc) when you post a question as it helps the wise dudes diagnose your problems! :smiley:
Title: Re: Car stalls but no one knows why?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 17 February 2008, 21:39: checked all your vacuum hoses?
Title: Re: Car stalls but no one knows why?
Post by: tim145tim on 18 February 2008, 20:45: Similar prob for me....

Cleaning the Throttle body has helped about 50% but still cuts out....

I thinkit might have something to do with a dodgy induction kit someone has put on before I had it...

Any one have the top part of an air box?

if not where can i get one from?
Title: Re: Car stalls but no one knows why?
Post by: somerset_vdub on 19 February 2008, 17:32: my 16 v mark 3 is in the garage now as it keeps stalling. a throttle body sensor has been fitted and new wiring as the exhaust has burnt throught the wires and fried all of the wires together.

after all this re wireing and the sensor, car is much much better.
Title: Re: Car stalls but no one knows why?
Post by: tim145tim on 19 February 2008, 20:18: what sensor is this?

where from?

how much?
Title: Re: Car stalls but no one knows why?
Post by: Pete Taylor on 20 February 2008, 09:25: daugavpils, does your oil light flash too?
Title: Re: Car stalls but no one knows why?
Post by: somerset_vdub on 20 February 2008, 16:34: not sure what sensor, i will ask when i pick it up tomorrow.

he says its around 90 quid for the actual sensor and i have got my golf in at my local vw specilist in taunton
Title: Re: Car stalls but no one knows why?
Post by: Pete Taylor on 20 February 2008, 16:39: crankshaft sensor by any chance? Best to get vag com on it to check first, it could well just be the ECU relay that will cost you about 6 quid
Title: Re: Car stalls but no one knows why?
Post by: daugavpils on 26 February 2008, 23:09: Quote from: Pete Taylor on 20 February 2008, 09:25
daugavpils, does your oil light flash too?

No it does not... Taking to VW garage as a last resort.I guess I will pay through thte nose though :cry:
Title: Re: Car stalls but no one knows why?
Post by: Pete Taylor on 27 February 2008, 07:15: Expect a Ã‚£300 bill lol