1998 Volkswagen Golf Problems

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Juddering

my car is huddering in 3rd and 4th gear what do u think the problem is

1998 Volkswagen Golf mk3
Posted: Oct 12, 2011
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Is there a conversion to change stub axle from 4 stud to 5 stud configuration

1998 Volkswagen Golf convertable
Posted: Oct 5, 2011
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Fuel consumption problem

Hi, my golf uses alot of petrol since I had a recon engine installed.I dont know exactly how much to the gallon but in money I know its huge....... I have had auto elec tests, VW have tested it and did an engine diagnostic test and came up ...

1998 Volkswagen Golf golf 3. recon engine 1.8
Posted: Sep 21, 2011
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Reverse gear

all foward gears work ok but will not go into reverse, any ideas!!

1998 Volkswagen Golf mk3 gti 2.0 8v
Posted: Sep 11, 2011
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Los of power when hot

I have a problem with my VW Golf Mk 4 1998. For several weeks, it has been running terribly. It is ok when cold but when the engine warms up the following problems occur - the engine 'lurches' intermittently, it has almost no acceleration/p...

1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6
Posted: Jun 12, 2011
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Stalls and ABS light flashes

Hi, I just recently bought a VW Golf on the 29th January (1998-99 model) engine 1.4L. It has stalled 4 times ever since I have bought it. First the ABS light flashes, then the seat belt sign flashes and then the Brake system light flash...

1998 Volkswagen Golf VW GOLF E
Posted: Feb 8, 2011
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Using too much fuel

My Golf has done almost 150,000 miles. I have just had it serviced ( somewhere I haven't used before)and maybe its a coincidence but since then the fuel consumption has gone through the roof, I put approx 5 gallons in a few days ago and it ...

1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.8TGTi
Posted: Dec 13, 2009
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Stalls at low revs

the car stalls at low revs intermitantly,it does start again,when doing 40mph it will miss a beat and you think it will stop but it then picks up again.possibly ecu problem related to jump leads being put on wrong and causing a spike???

1998 Volkswagen Golf 16SE
Posted: Dec 2, 2009
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Power hood will not open or shut

power hood wont open or shut..cant find any blown fuses..since it stopped the radio hasnt worked either?????

1998 Volkswagen Golf cabriolet
Posted: Jul 10, 2009
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Water in the oil

Hello, When I checked the dipstick the other day, there seemed to be some water in the oil. I've been led to believe this is called 'mayonaissing' and is due to a cracked and leaking head gasket? One garage I called advised it would cost ...

1998 Volkswagen Golf 1400cc, specification 'S'
Posted: May 5, 2009
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Stalling at junctions

Just that I noted another caller with the same problem. ie my car after a visit to the garage comes out with more problems viz stalling a lot, The rev monitor goes down suddenly before I have stopped and thus cuts the engine out while I am ...

1998 Volkswagen Golf
Posted: Mar 5, 2009
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Exhaust? Rattle.

Everytime i accelerate there is an annoying tin like rattling sound which comes from underneath the car. The noise seems to be in-audable after about 2500 revs. I think it could possibly be a heat plate but would appreciate any advice as i ...

1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.4i S
Posted: Oct 5, 2007
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