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Offline vwgti16v

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mk2 problem
« on: 13 February 2010, 20:50 »
Hi ,I bought a mk2 last week 8v 199k its brillant to drive lots of fun, except when I put it into reverse and clutch it ,the car then seems like it is gonna  cut out,the revs drop , but then I clutch it again and the revs go back up any help would be brillant thanls
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Offline Alec

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Re: mk2 problem
« Reply #1 on: 13 February 2010, 23:19 »
Am I an idiot for being confused by that?

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Offline paul69

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Re: mk2 problem
« Reply #2 on: 13 February 2010, 23:44 »
+1 :huh:
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Offline Neo Badness

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Re: mk2 problem
« Reply #3 on: 14 February 2010, 01:08 »
Quote from: Sir Digby Chicken Ceasar on 13 February 2010, 23:19
Am I an idiot for being confused by that?



Nope :grin:

Quote from: vwgti16v on 13 February 2010, 20:50
Hi ,I bought a mk2 last week 8v 199k its brillant to drive lots of fun, except when I put it into reverse and clutch it ,the car then seems like it is gonna  cut out,the revs drop , but then I clutch it again and the revs go back up any help would be brillant thanls
Do you mean that when you depress the clutch the revs drop like it's going to stall? Does this only happen when going into reverse?
Try and explain your problem as clearly as possible and you *might* get a useful answer...
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Offline vwgti16v

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Re: mk2 problem
« Reply #4 on: 14 February 2010, 22:31 »
sorry that msg was a bit confusing. When I clutch the car the revs drop and at low speeds it feels like the car is going to cut out. but the car idles ok .sorry about the confusion , any help would be great thanks
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Offline Alec

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Re: mk2 problem
« Reply #5 on: 14 February 2010, 22:45 »
When you say "clutch the car", do you mean you press the clutch pedal in and it wants to stall when in gear?

So as soon as you put it gear and keep the clutch pressed in, the car wants to stall?
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Offline vwgti16v

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Re: mk2 problem
« Reply #6 on: 14 February 2010, 23:26 »
when i clutch the car to change gear the revs drop (i.e) 2000rpm i clutch to change gear the revs drop to below 1000rpm, if I am at 3500rpm and clutch to change gear the revs drop to below 2000rpm.I hope this is making sence thanks
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Offline X4MGS

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Re: mk2 problem
« Reply #7 on: 15 February 2010, 00:17 »
Are you sure it's not just your driving style?

Seems really odd that you drop the cluch and the revs drop...
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Re: mk2 problem
« Reply #8 on: 15 February 2010, 00:37 »
This might sound sarcastic and stupid, but it isnt..

Are you used to driving an auto or something?

When I change gear in my golf the revs drop to idle or not far off idle, especially if I am being gentle with my gear changes and easing them into place
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Offline rubjonny

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Re: mk2 problem
« Reply #9 on: 15 February 2010, 09:44 »
if its a 88on 8v GTI, check the idle switch clicks just as the throttle shuts, and check the wiring to the back of the throttle body hasnt snapped. if the switch doesn't click, check the throttle shuts firmly to the stop, if it does you'll need to adjust the position of the idle switch a tad.  the switch is right underneath the tb, so you have to remove the rubber boot and use an angle screwdriver to get to the screws.  Good opportunitly to clean the throttle body and check all your vacuum hoses while the boot is off
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