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Offline golf96

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please help!!!
« on: 26 September 2004, 21:14 »
I have a Golf Gti 8 v 96 & i am having this jerking when I am accelerating. Once i get to about 40+ this goes away. I have changed the plugs, dis cap rota arm, leads air filter, & have checked for air leaks on manifold & air pipes too. I have even tried putting in super unleaded & this hasn?t changed it at all Please any one got any help???????????

Offline toonraider

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Re: please help!!!
« Reply #1 on: 08 October 2004, 21:31 »
have you tried cleaning your idle control valve? just a thought.

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Re: please help!!!
« Reply #2 on: 09 October 2004, 17:27 »
99% sure your MFA sensor on the intake is playing up. Common problem.
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Re: please help!!!
« Reply #3 on: 09 October 2004, 19:57 »
is the  MFA sensor on the intake? & where is the idle control valve where?

sorry but havent had problems b4 now

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Re: please help!!!
« Reply #4 on: 09 October 2004, 20:10 »
the MFA is the peice of pipe connecting to the airbox/filter with a plug on it.

The ISV on a 8v is in the C shape of the inlet manifold I think. looks like a little submarine  ;)
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