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Offline finn

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rough runner
« on: 09 February 2008, 19:35 »
evening all, got a problem with my 1.8t if annyone could help, was driving normally when suddenly couldnt pull to movertake, which led to the engine running rough and the exhaust emission lamp coming on.would be greatfull for anny help
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Offline richw911

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Re: rough runner
« Reply #1 on: 09 February 2008, 19:39 »
coilpack?  :shocked: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=69523.0

Best to get it plugged into vag com or a fault code reader then you will know  :wink:
« Last Edit: 09 February 2008, 19:51 by richw911 »
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Re: rough runner
« Reply #2 on: 10 February 2008, 08:01 »
thanks for the reply, got a funny feeling its the coil, as stu mentioned. will get back
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Offline AlanD

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Re: rough runner
« Reply #3 on: 11 February 2008, 08:44 »
Coilpacks . . . . on a MK4 Golf . . . . .

Pah ! Dont be stupid . . . .
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Offline J5H VW

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Re: rough runner
« Reply #4 on: 11 February 2008, 13:21 »
Quote from: aland on 11 February 2008, 08:44
Coilpacks . . . . on a MK4 Golf . . . . .

Pah ! Dont be stupid . . . .

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Re: rough runner
« Reply #5 on: 11 February 2008, 14:00 »
If your car sounds like a scooby/v8 when revving then its the coilpacks, after putting in my new ECU on Sat I blew 2 of them, lucky I bought spares eh? Two minute job to change them tops!
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Re: rough runner
« Reply #6 on: 11 February 2008, 17:01 »
Ash, is there anything you haven't blown on your car yet? :D
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Offline J5H VW

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Re: rough runner
« Reply #7 on: 11 February 2008, 17:23 »
Quote from: aland on 11 February 2008, 17:01
Ash, is there anything you haven't blown on your car yet? :D

Is that a cue for everyone to start with Michael Caine impressions..... all together now...

"You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!"

Or is it just me... [Im not nuts, honest].  :laugh:
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Re: rough runner
« Reply #8 on: 11 February 2008, 18:09 »
Quote from: aland on 11 February 2008, 08:44
Coilpacks . . . . on a MK4 Golf . . . . .

Pah ! Dont be stupid . . . .

 :grin:  :wink:
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Offline GTi-Matt

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Re: rough runner
« Reply #9 on: 11 February 2008, 18:43 »
Quote from: J5H VW on 11 February 2008, 17:23
Quote from: aland on 11 February 2008, 17:01
Ash, is there anything you haven't blown on your car yet? :D

Is that a cue for everyone to start with Michael Caine impressions..... all together now...

"You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!"

Or is it just me... [Im not nuts, honest].  :laugh:


your on youir own with that mate, might wana try a mini forum 4 that sort've talk!!!!!! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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