Author Topic: car was fine-then it brokedown-had new ignition coil fitted- car started but...  (Read 818 times)

Offline Dave_GTI16v

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its not the same, when im not moving it seems to idle fine but if i just rest my foot on the gas slightly the revs go up and down up to 2 rpm to below 1 rpm, also it misfires and it kind of hesitates initially after each gear also feels as if its going to cut out when im setting off so i have to give it a more revs, mechanic checked dizzy, spark plugs and leads etc said they were fine although this was before i knew i had the new problem, he charged me £80 for getting the ignition coil and fitting it, i feel ripped off and dont have much money, so im asking you guys to see if you have any ideas before i take it back to the garage, had a mate look at it who said seems like it could be a breather pipe, but he did a check and couldnt find anything. cheers for any help!
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Offline mark3valver

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its obviously electrical, connected to the first issue. take it back to the guy that 'fixed' it and get him to put right what he has done.


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Offline DazVR6

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Have you had the relays changed..number 30 and number 167, if not get some from the stealer. Should cost £25 for both and i bet this will help if not sort the problem.

Offline Guy

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i wouldn't feel ripped off if i were you - if it got it running again then a new ignition coil for £80 is just about the going rate through a mechanic

aside from that mentioned i would check the following

all HT leads are seated correctly on spark plugs and in the correct order from the dizzy

if this issue was on it's own I would also check the throttle body