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Offline bunter

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Wont Idle From Cold
« on: 29 January 2005, 10:09 »
Hmm for some reason my MK2 GTi wont idle from a cold start anymore. once the car has warmed up its fine but from cold it just dies all the time. any ideas anyone?

thanx. bunter
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Offline hairyarse

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Re: Wont Idle From Cold
« Reply #1 on: 29 January 2005, 17:22 »
Does the MK2 have a cold start valve like the MK1? If so could be that - worth checking.
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Re: Wont Idle From Cold
« Reply #2 on: 29 January 2005, 18:03 »
well i looked on euro car parts for the MK2 GTi and it had cold start valve and warm up valve listed but no products available when i clicked the link so i am confused as to what it does have????
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Re: Wont Idle From Cold
« Reply #3 on: 30 January 2005, 16:47 »
Could be a dodgey warm up regulator.
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Offline hairyarse

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Re: Wont Idle From Cold
« Reply #4 on: 31 January 2005, 12:29 »
check the following link bunter. On page 5 there is tip from crazyquiff on how to test the cold start valve without removal. Applies to a MK1 but maybe helps???

http://portal.campaignregister.co.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=5330&highlight=#5330
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Re: Wont Idle From Cold
« Reply #5 on: 31 January 2005, 19:05 »
What is the engine code ?.
Steve.
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