HI I have a problem with my VW Golf Mark 3. Car runs well when moving but when it becomes stationary the revs drop and the engine cuts out. It appears the car does not idle. There are no fluctuations in the revs but engines just cuts out! car was last serviced 6 months ago and does not do a lot of mileage have even taken it on the motorway to stretch the engine a bit and clear out any crud that has accumulated. Does anyone know what the problem maybe?? many Thanks.
Poor Idling Golf MK 3
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It's plugged into a computer to reset it.
It used to be possible to disconnect the battery for half hour or so, but not sure if yours is too new for that
www.clubgti.com/forum will tell you for sure
It used to be possible to disconnect the battery for half hour or so, but not sure if yours is too new for that
www.clubgti.com/forum will tell you for sure
Stepper/Idle Motor?
Not sure about the setup on a golf, but I know that various cars have stepper motor that controls idling. These can sometimes need a good clean, or possibly replacing. A faulty stepper can cause the car to idle low and cut out, or very high or even hunt during idling.
I'd check that out too.
Not sure about the setup on a golf, but I know that various cars have stepper motor that controls idling. These can sometimes need a good clean, or possibly replacing. A faulty stepper can cause the car to idle low and cut out, or very high or even hunt during idling.
I'd check that out too.
