MK3 cutting out

[alzabal]

Hi

can anyone help with a problem. I have had my MK3 GTI 2.0 ltr P reg for 3 months, just recently it cuts out without warning. This maybe happens once a week and at any speed eg at a roundabout and on the duel carraige way just yesterday.

The engine just dies but start on first turn of the ignition.

thanks for any help

Alan

[LadyCruzer]

Theres a post on here... must be about 8 pages long about mk3s cutting out. Theres various problems and resolutions on there so take a look  

[moffatcam]

Try cleaning out the throttle chamber.

Cheers

[VR6_Wherry]

I have the exact same problem and have yet to find the soloution I'll keep you posted if i find the answer!

[robz]

have a search on here, theres thousands of threads on this as it happens alot - including mine atm!! lol
plenty of info to be had!

[gtigolfthree]

My 8 valve starts at 1400 rpm then drops to 900rpm when warm and never cuts out touch wood.

[Khare]

My 8 valve starts at 1400 rpm then drops to 900rpm when warm and never cuts out touch wood.

that's helpful 

[robz]

My 8 valve starts at 1400 rpm then drops to 900rpm when warm and never cuts out touch wood.

that's helpful 

lol, i thought it was meant to run like that 

[Wayne]

My 8 valve starts at 1400 rpm then drops to 900rpm when warm and never cuts out touch wood.

thats normal.

[Xiled50]

I had this on my Mk3 Driver. Tried loads and loads of things but in the end I cleaned out the fuel tank as I found there was some sediment in there and it never happened again. I couldnt tell you if that's coincidence but it's free and easy so you want to start there. Also clean and check every connection. It is a nightmare one though. Mine would do it then be fine 30 mins later.