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Problems with my 2000 VW GOLF

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  • 02-10-2007 2:24am
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    zebulon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭


    Hi all...
    Just wonder if anybody experienced this with a 00 VW Golf?
    I've noticed the last few weeks that the car keeps cutting out when i'm breaking i.e. coming up to a roundabout. Pretty dangerous as the power steering just stops working. Getting it checked on friday, but just wanted to know if anyone else had this problem??
    Cheers
    Zebulon


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    It could simply that the throttle body needs to be cleaned. Start by getting it cleaned, reset and a fault diagnosis done. See what happens after that.......
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    Gandalf23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,643 ✭✭✭Gandalf23


    I have a 00 Golf and this happens every time the car is due for service. Its always advisable to get the throttle body cleaned fully and all filters replaced. Car is usually perfect after that :-)


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    Beanmachine
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭Beanmachine


    i Have a 98 mark iv golf and i have the exact same problem car is due for service too.coming up to roundabouts junctions or lights when the revs drop during braking or when i put my foot on the clutch the power goes the sterring goes aswell.Ive nearly crashed twice i'd say the first time it happened i didnt have a clue what was going on.I'm bringing mine down to a garage during the week to get it fixed its a quick fix i believe.


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    flanzer
    Registered Users Posts: 3,135 ✭✭✭flanzer


    I think this thread should be stickyed!! :D

    It pops up every 2/3 weeks on this forum. Happened both my old golfs also, 1.4 then a 1.6


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    mkdon05
    Registered Users Posts: 766 ✭✭✭mkdon05


    I had a 96 polo and the same thing used to happen, funnily enough i put a new battery in it and it solved the problem :confused:


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    Eoin
    Registered Users Posts: 21,256 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    I had the problem with the throttle body, where it would be incredibly sluggish taking off - making for interesting times when trying to pull out onto a national road. I don't remember cutting out though, or any problems with the PS.


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    zilog_jones
    Registered Users Posts: 6,638 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    I had the same thing happen with my '98 Fiesta, and it was the idle control valve (some yoke situated in or near the throttle body) that needed to be cleaned. It still happens occasionally, so maybe I should have got the whole throttle body cleaned...


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