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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.
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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.Where can I locate the oil filter for 2003 Toyota Highlander?
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.My car heating system is broken? Help!!?
My guess would be the idle control valve. Remove, clean it out with some brake fluid, let it dry and refit.My f-150 ford has problem strating?
If that doesn't fix it, it may need renewing.
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check and or change gas filter. float in gas tank shutting off line if tank is low on fuel? dirt in gas tank? i would go with filter first.i asked a question before regarding a 406 and its milage going from 60000 to 146000?
maybe its something in the engine doing itWhat code reader is affordable BUT has a lot of features and reads well?
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.PEUGEOT 307 SW deisel fuel additive min level how do i top this up and where is it located?
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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
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.
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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.My driver's side window stopped working when I had it all the way open.?
Another note, if you have a dash light on and the Mech says it means nothing then you need a new Mech.
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My crappy car used to do that I think it was the timing that needed attention---------------------------
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it sounds like your stepper motor is not going in and out, try cleaning it out, this will not allways show up on disgnostics, good luck98 chevy suburan tail light fuse blown?
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
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