Stalling, dying when slowing to stop, or corner (with clutch depressed)

Tiny
VR6 DRIVER
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  • 1995 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
  • 193,000 MILES
What would cause my 95VWGTI VR6 to idle low and then die when I push in clutch and coast to a stop. Then, it is starts up a little rough (have to give it alot of gas to keep it running after it turns over) and I then smell gas (like it flooded or somehting) will idle fine and run fine until I coast to a stop or slow down to corner again? Will sit and idle fine but dies or stalls when driving.
Thanks for all your help.
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 AT 5:57 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Is the MIL indicating and have you checked for trouble codes?

Seems the idle control system (throttle body and IAC) needs some cleaning up if there are no trouble codes.
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 AT 6:04 PM
Tiny
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There are no "check engine" lights on. I am not driving the car due to problem and therefore cant take it to have it scanned. I will try some cleaning first. I just saw a receipt from previous owner (just got the car 2 months ago) for having the coil pack, air flow sensor and a fuel relay replaced. So must have had some fuel issues too?
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 AT 7:15 PM
Tiny
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Yup, problem seems to be ongoing and has since not been rectified with the parts replacement.
Check for vacuum leaks between MAF and throttle.
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 AT 7:58 PM

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