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Offline julesdub

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cuts out when cold start
« on: 18 February 2010, 22:28 »
hi there people
i have maybe common problem.  just bought 1996 8v gti and it runs pretty good so far but when starting from cold cuts out until about 5 minutes after starting.  it's annoying!! any cheap suggestions? ta in advance for all help :wink: :smiley:

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Re: cuts out when cold start
« Reply #1 on: 18 February 2010, 23:53 »
The mk3 section or the search function! Have a good rummage through the info there.
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Offline polo6n

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Re: cuts out when cold start
« Reply #2 on: 20 February 2010, 20:30 »
throttle body? ect sensor?

Offline Alec

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Re: cuts out when cold start
« Reply #3 on: 20 February 2010, 20:45 »
Temp sensor and vacuum hoses seem to be pretty common mate, had the same problems with my mk2 8valve for aaaages.