Engine surge

Tiny
BONES5
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  • 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 4 CYL
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  • 153,000 MILES
VW GOLF 1.6L WHILST DRIVING IT SEEMS TO POWER SURGE AND THEN KONKS OUT
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 5:42 AM

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Tiny
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Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 6:34 AM

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