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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Madmax on 30 July 2008, 19:44
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As above my car seems to be running sluggish & needs more throttle then i remember to pull away. Obviously only being 115bhp it's not going to be
a rocket but i'm sure it used to be much more smooth.
Not a lot of info for you, sorry. Could it be something as simple as plugs? Do i you reckon i should book it in for a mini service?
Also, where can i find the stock aerial that comes on the car? Ebay only has aftermarket ones it seems & don't really wanna pay dealer prices..
Cheers for looking :smiley:
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As above my car seems to be running sluggish & needs more throttle then i remember to pull away. Obviously only being 115bhp it's not going to be
a rocket but i'm sure it used to be much more smooth.
Not a lot of info for you, sorry. Could it be something as simple as plugs? Do i you reckon i should book it in for a mini service?
Cheers for looking :smiley:
Maf sensor? Need to get it plugged in to vag com or a fault code reader to be sure :smiley:
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Maf sensor? Need to get it plugged in to vag com or a fault code reader to be sure :smiley:
Cool, does this come under the diagnostic check as i was quoted £60? This sound ok?
Cheers.
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In answer to your question it could be the plugs but i would really doubt it.
How many miles have thay done when was it last serviced?
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Twas last serviced at 120,000 i've done 5,000 ontop of that.
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Maf sensor? Need to get it plugged in to vag com or a fault code reader to be sure :smiley:
Cool, does this come under the diagnostic check as i was quoted £60? This sound ok?
Cheers.
£60!! No dont pay that get one of these and do it yourself
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-FAULT-CODE-READER-FOR-VW-VAG-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA-U281_W0QQitemZ380050050051QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380050050051&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318 :afro:
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Maf sensor? Need to get it plugged in to vag com or a fault code reader to be sure :smiley:
Cool, does this come under the diagnostic check as i was quoted £60? This sound ok?
Cheers.
£60!! No dont pay that get one of these and do it yourself
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-FAULT-CODE-READER-FOR-VW-VAG-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA-U281_W0QQitemZ380050050051QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380050050051&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318 :afro:
Brilliant, thank you so much. :)
So if it is the fault that you said, it'll come up with the code & any other problems that may occur?
Thanks again.
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Maf sensor? Need to get it plugged in to vag com or a fault code reader to be sure :smiley:
Cool, does this come under the diagnostic check as i was quoted £60? This sound ok?
Cheers.
£60!! No dont pay that get one of these and do it yourself
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-FAULT-CODE-READER-FOR-VW-VAG-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA-U281_W0QQitemZ380050050051QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380050050051&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318 :afro:
Brilliant, thank you so much. :)
So if it is the fault that you said, it'll come up with the code & any other problems that may occur?
Thanks again.
Yep it will give you a code - you then look in the book which comes with it and it will tell you the fault. Then you can fix the fault, and clear off the code using the reader :wink:
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Should it come up clear or is there always a few things that get crop up? Is it in depth like checking sparkplugs & filters or will i need to check them myself?
Sorry for the questions.. :evil:
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Should it come up clear or is there always a few things that get crop up? Is it in depth like checking sparkplugs & filters or will i need to check them myself?
Sorry for the questions.. :evil:
Should be clear no codes unless you have a problem. It will pick up missfires etc - but as your was only serviced 5k ago should be fine. I would check filters and pipes to see of anything obvious :smiley:
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Will do.
Thanks a bunch.
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Will do.
Thanks a bunch.
No probs bud this is what this forum is all about :cool:
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just a word of warning that no code readers or VAG COM can pick up an intermittent MAF fault - they're absolute buggers to diagnose :angry:
common fault is flat spots through the rev range and diminishing fuel economy
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just a word of warning that no code readers or VAG COM can pick up an intermittent MAF fault - they're absolute buggers to diagnose :angry:
common fault is flat spots through the rev range and diminishing fuel economy
Yeah thats very true. Could also be the lamba sensor i know mat has had two on his 2.0 since he has had it.
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You could also try unplugging the maf to see if it runs better :wink:
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A throttle body clean wouldn't go a miss as well :wink:
Worked wonders on mine.
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A throttle body clean wouldn't go a miss as well :wink:
Worked wonders on mine.
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/127279/857711.aspx#857711 :wink:
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Slow down a bit guys. :grin:
What does uplugging this 'MAF' do. Thanks for that guide Rich, will give it a try tomorrow, is there an alternative to using carb cleaner tho?
:smiley:
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Slow down a bit guys. :grin:
What does uplugging this 'MAF' do. Thanks for that guide Rich, will give it a try tomorrow, is there an alternative to using carb cleaner tho?
:smiley:
If you unplug it and it runs better you have a faulty maf (put the code reader on it first as unplugging it will thow up a fault code). No use carb/intake cleaner. :wink:
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If you unplug it and it runs better you have a faulty maf (put the code reader on it first as unplugging it will thow up a fault code). No use carb/intake cleaner. :wink:
Brilliant. :smiley:
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If you unplug it and it runs better you have a faulty maf (put the code reader on it first as unplugging it will thow up a fault code). No use carb/intake cleaner. :wink:
Brilliant. :smiley:
Let us know how you get on if you need any more help just shout :wink:
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Heres a maf how to.
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/139597/931751.aspx#931751
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Will do mate, thanks for guide. Brilliant little site that is, just reading their How-to's. :cool:
Chris,
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Will do mate, thanks for guide. Brilliant little site that is, just reading their How-to's. :cool:
We have some good "how to" links aswell in the mk4 maintenance + info section :afro:
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Indeed, most of the stuff is too complicated for me, i like the stuff like 'how to clean' 'how to remove aerial' :laugh: