Golf GTi 1.8T Intermittent Power Loss

[w1lde]

I am having intermittent power loss in my golf, it is mainly in the mornings. Does anyone have an idea of what it could be? I have recently had a service. Also last week had an air filter and spark plugs changed.

Cheers

[Wayne]

Unplug the maf and see if it runs better

[jamie1989]

Why unplug the MAF??

Buy a vagcom cable of ebay and get it scanned.
Who ever has a 1.8t this cable is a must!!
Unplugging sensors etc wont solve nothing, Your better off scanning the car mate.

[johnnyvr6]

process of elimination

[jamie1989]

Yeah I can see the logic but we all know 1.8t's have all sorts of gremlins which could cause "Intermittent power loss"

So your better off buying - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAG-USB-DIAGNOSTIC-CABLE-409-1-OBD2-II-LEAD-VAG-COM-/330399696070?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ced5b44c6

Get it scanned and go from there. Or maybe explain a little better what sort of symptons you have?
What engine code have you got?
Does it feel boggy?
Sound like it missfiring?
Is it using more fuel than usual?

This is another good link - http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2666114-1.8t-Technical-Forum-Guide-FAQs-Tuning-Modification-Assistance-Troubleshooting

Hope this helps mate.

[clipperjay]

EGR is proberly clogged or you have a simple air leak time for washing up liquid 

[topher]

i predict.. 17705 or could be a coilpack on it's way out.

as suggested you really need to see if there are any fault codes stored before making guesses. Don't unplug the MAF that is not good advice in your situation. Only under certain circumstances that becomes a good idea.

EGR on a 1.8T jay? you sure about that?

[clipperjay]

i predict.. 17705 or could be a coilpack on it's way out.

as suggested you really need to see if there are any fault codes stored before making guesses. Don't unplug the MAF that is not good advice in your situation. Only under certain circumstances that becomes a good idea.

EGR on a 1.8T jay? you sure about that?

yeah if it was a diesel but the 17705 does a simluar job still a sh!ty valve of sorts ?

[topher]

17705 is the fault code for boost leaks that plagues me7 1.8T owners. you need to spend more time in the mk4 section and leave the rusty mk2s behind

[clipperjay]

17705 is the fault code for boost leaks that plagues me7 1.8T owners. you need to spend more time in the mk4 section and leave the rusty mk2s behind

NEVER!!!
I'm rusty....... washing up liquid I invented that its laso good getting water pipes on rusty pipes 
Didnt you own one once?
I did own a MK4 once had it for a month got rid of it. It was a 1.4 I could sit in the engine bay thats how small the block was!