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Offline mk3tony

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rough running and hesitation on cold
« on: 03 March 2012, 15:54 »
Hi every cold morning I start the car, it idles just over 1k, little rough and when moving off its a little hesitant. Throttle body cleaned not long ago and its brand new maf from vw. What else could it be? With maf unplugged it runs no issues
2001 1.8T AUM - Rtech Spec 1 Custom Map, Catch Can, Cone Filter, 209bhp 237 lb/ft, SuperPro Wishbone and Rear Beam Bushes, Jom Coilovers, 19" BBS CH Reps

Offline mk3tony

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Re: rough running and hesitation on cold
« Reply #1 on: 03 March 2012, 21:52 »
Anyone?
2001 1.8T AUM - Rtech Spec 1 Custom Map, Catch Can, Cone Filter, 209bhp 237 lb/ft, SuperPro Wishbone and Rear Beam Bushes, Jom Coilovers, 19" BBS CH Reps

Offline barrym381

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Re: rough running and hesitation on cold
« Reply #2 on: 03 March 2012, 21:57 »
Anyone?
does it run ok with maf unplugged

Offline salgar3176

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Re: rough running and hesitation on cold
« Reply #3 on: 03 March 2012, 22:00 »
I had this issue and i changed 2 things Coolant sens. and throttle body.
when i 1st changed the temp sens. the car ran great but ticked over high over 1.2k
changed the TB all back to normal.
1st Have you checked for fault codes ?
but i  i would say change TS 1st go for an OEM one not a cheap one then see how it runs.
Maybe someone else might also have some ideas.
good luck

Offline mk3tony

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Re: rough running and hesitation on cold
« Reply #4 on: 03 March 2012, 23:01 »
runs fine with maf unplugged. also coolant temp sensor is new, scanned and no codes at all :undecided:
2001 1.8T AUM - Rtech Spec 1 Custom Map, Catch Can, Cone Filter, 209bhp 237 lb/ft, SuperPro Wishbone and Rear Beam Bushes, Jom Coilovers, 19" BBS CH Reps