Car trouble!!!! Help needed!!!

[wookieGTI]

I have a 8v digi and developed a problem about 2days ago.while accelerating my car kind or stutters and draws back a little,have checked the plugs and leads they seem ok.im no expert but to me it seems like some kind of fuel starvation would a fuel filter change sort this as it has never been changed since rolling out the factory.

Any help is much appreciated.

[Ant]

Are you red lining when this happens? (I got a similar effect from a rev limiter)

[rombonie]

Check the MAF connection

[wookieGTI]

No not red lining when doin around 30-50mph,MAF connection???whats that where will i find that?

[rombonie]

Its the air flow meter attached to the airbox, about a 2 inch wide connector, unplug and plug in several times, have a look to see if the contacts look clean.

[Horney]

Digis are really really sensitive to bad leads. I would 100% recomend fitting a set from VW (not GSF or ECP), even if this doesn't sure your problem when you do fix it your car will be better than ever.

Nick

[wookieGTI]

Been out and checked the MAF,gave a clean and plugged in several times,just been of a little drive and still got the problem.having had my mate drive who is a mechanic he seems to think its an igntion problem.maybe needs a treat to some new spark plugs and new leads??

Any more ideas are appreciated

[rombonie]

when its idling can you hear or feel it missing slightly ...very occasional?

[wookieGTI]

no its when driving,going through the revs accelerating through the gears then backing off and accelerating again is when you feel it missing slightly.

[rombonie]

you sure its not missing on idle? this would suggest the leads.

Did this start after you filled up?

Is it a miss or a hesitation?