I have a mark4 VW Golf S Reg 1998 1.4S Petrol. Whenever I slow down e.g. approach traffic lights, my engine just completely cuts out. It starts again with no problem. I've had the car for about 8 months. When I first bought it, this used to happen about once a month but it now happens more often. The other day it cut out three times in the space of 20 minutes! Can any mechanics or people who know about cars out there give me some suggestions as to what the problem might be?
I did take the car to a local garage. The mechanic plugged in a diagnostic computer but said all it was bringing up was a code which didn't mean anything.
Any suggestions much appreciated.
2006-12-27 06:02:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your mechanic does not know what he talking about!! Once you have a code it will pin point your problem! unless the code has been stored from the previous owner and the problem was fixed and nobody erased the code!! Anyways it is hard to say what it is but these cars are known for moisture to get in the distributor which makes the car hesitate!! So check it out and also check your idle control valve!!! Good luck!!!
2006-12-29 10:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by SOLUN macedonia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although there have several great answers given something not mentioned would be exhaust gas back pressure. This could be caused by a plugged Catylic Converter or a flattened exhaust pipe or any other obstruction that would increase back pressure. Also a plugged fuel filter will do it as well or water in your gas. Modern fuel filters will not let water flow through them so if a slug of water hits a filter it will pool around the filter making it harder to feed the enigine. When you are driving you have a higher fuel flow to push through the plug and as you slow and release pressure in the system the plug can close off the flow of gas. Definitely worth checking out too. Next would be fuel pressure.
Another note, if you have a dash light on and the Mech says it means nothing then you need a new Mech.
2006-12-27 06:24:10 · answer #2 · answered by shifty67 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your mechanic has no idea what he's talking about if he told you that, more then likely he just doesnt know what the code means, tell him to give you the code numbr and do some research. It sounds like you have an idle problem, I cant help you much without being able to see the car myself, but a tip to avoid it shutting off, when you coming to a stop shift the transmission into Neutral and give it some gas to keep the Rev's high enough so that the engine wont cut out.
2006-12-27 06:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by Lookin4Answers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I'm not one of the experts... but I once experienced a similar problem in a Fiat Tipo. I was told the fuel line had got clogged with dirt.... and was advised never to let the petrol/gas to run too low as it starts pulling up the dirt in to the pipe from the fuel holder. Now I never let my petrol tank go less than half way before refilling. + that gives you security if you ever should be chased by a madman driver like in that film "Duel"... you can drive without worry of running out of petrol for quite some time. :p
2006-12-27 06:12:18 · answer #4 · answered by Joe Bloggs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't be attentive to ways this is there, yet in right here if Mechanic fails to restoration it, and issue comes back, you could pass and demand your a refund or get a unfastened fix. playstation : approximately IAC valve (Idle air administration valve). i do no longer think of that this is a issue. the author reported that his engine works appropriate on different gears and does not stops. With grimy IAC the engine wont commence in any respect. I had grimy IAC on my Solara. The engine wont commence till I push the gasoline, and as quickly as I enable it pass, the engine could supply up. So I strongly think of it is not an IAC
2016-10-06 02:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by wheelwright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your rpm is under the normal rage ,then you better first check the air filter and the air system ,make sure there's no damage on the pipes and if the problem remains you can adjust
the air and fuel on your carburetor but you better ask a good mechanic to do for you
it only takes 5 or 10 minutes and should be around £15-£20.
2006-12-27 06:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by arya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds similar to my old Vauxhall Astra, it could be a sort of electric valve behind the carburetor that gets stuck, or even the speedo cable starting to wear out, if it breaks completely the car will stop, too many electronic sensors these days.
2006-12-27 06:10:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like idle control valve needs cleaning or you may have a vacuum leak in the inlet manifold, ( does your engine make a sucking noise when you turn the engine off, pop the hood and listen as you turn it off, if so it could be the gasket or one of the rubber hoses coming from the air intake/ crankcase breather , run your hand over all the pipes to find leek)
good luck
Arnold
2006-12-27 07:18:37 · answer #8 · answered by arnold j rimmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess would be the idle control valve. Remove, clean it out with some brake fluid, let it dry and refit.
If that doesn't fix it, it may need renewing.
2006-12-27 06:07:38 · answer #9 · answered by Mark B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no mechanical experiance and im a women lol, but when my car was doing that it was the timing that was out a cheep and quick thing to repair.
2006-12-27 06:06:40 · answer #10 · answered by suzie1968uk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋