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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Baskey on 28 August 2008, 13:32

Title: 20 8v engine prob
Post by: Baskey on 28 August 2008, 13:32

Hi guys, got a 97 gti with 90k on the clock

When approaching say a roundabout and you put your foot on the clutch, as the revs drop it will sometimes cut out/stall.

Has anyone any ideas what the problem could be? I presume these engines will have some sort of idle control valve, could this been the issue?

Cheers

Title: Re: 20 8v engine prob
Post by: remapped on 28 August 2008, 13:43

very common fault and can be a many of things ! mine turned out to be a crank sensor cable !

have a look here for other faults it could be 

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2080.0

Title: Re: 20 8v engine prob
Post by: Rmachines on 28 August 2008, 16:37

easiest and most likely first...   Throttle body needs cleaning  :smiley:

Title: Re: 20 8v engine prob
Post by: Baskey on 28 August 2008, 17:09

Cheers,

Iv found that thread really usefull, if not a little worrying !

Iv just ordered the ECU relay that people have mentioned from vw, for the sake of a 10er i thought i might as well. While im fitting it at the weekend il also whip the throttle body out and give it a good clean. If the problem still presists il have to look at the fuel relay then the ignition system

Title: Re: 20 8v engine prob
Post by: lawson_gti on 28 August 2008, 20:52

i would also check the black rubber pipe on the rocker cover has not been slowly disintergrating like mine did! also check the plastic pipe goin to the bottom of the engine that its attached to to see if there is any sh!t in there as i cleaned mine out an it helped a fair bit!!!

Title: Re: 20 8v engine prob
Post by: haf1zur on 29 August 2008, 07:45

had the same problem yesterday, where the throttle cable was pushed in one notch. pushed it out one notch and it stopped doing it. basically, the car wasnt getting air when running idle.
hafizur