1999 Volkswagen Golf stalling when stopping and erratic idling of engine.

Car: Volkswagen Golf
Year: 1999
Variant: 1.6 S

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

When approaching/ stopping @ junctions in 1st/2nd gear the car stalls. When the car doesnt stall the engine idles erratically between 5 - 15 rpm up and down. Is this a problem with my battery or something else and how do i remedy this?

Thanks

Neil

Posted: Jan 18, 2008 (16 years ago)

nc1980

Points: 3

Hi there! My misses has got a 1999 2.0 Golf and we had this same problem last year. Its the idle speed control valve over time they get clogged up and dont read correctly, you can have a go at removing and cleaning it to see if that works or just buy a new one if its too far gone...they arent that expensive and are easy to fit.

Also check the air mass sensor as these can go over time.

Posted Jan 19, 2008 (16 years ago)

fluffyduck

Points: 271

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