1985 Volkswagen GTI golf gti 2litre

1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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FREDDY2010
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engine hunting when left idleing
Sep 14, 2010 at 3:16 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following:

1.Defective spark plug
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Idle air control valve.
Sep 14, 2010 at 3:18 PM
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