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  • #1

    interesting situation

    Hey Fellas!

    Yesterday I was driving my 95 Ibiza GTi along quite casually, when I hit a bump and all of a sudden the accelerator decided it didn't want to do anything, and the car lost revs, came to a stop and stalled. I immediately started it back up and it drove away very normally and I've experienced no further issues!
    I have no idea what may have caused it. However recently its had a bit of a cold start issue. Any hazard guesses?
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    2007 Volkswagen Golf, MKV GTi, Schtock, RED
    1998 Seat Ibiza Cupra, ABF 2.0L 16V, BLAAAAAAAAACK, WEEKEND BABY
    1995 Seat Ibiza GTi, 2E 2.0L 8V, 15" E30 Rims, Alpine White. RACECAR!
    "I drive a Volkswagon - Therefore, by default I am better than you!"
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    You might have dislodged a plug somewhere. It's still connected but not making a very good contact on all terminals.

    Try unplugging all electrical connectors and replugging. Might clear up the cold start problem.

    Cheers

    Paul
    1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
    1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
    1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
    2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html

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    • #3
      I've since discovered my dissy cap was pretty badly worn out. So it's been swapped out and cold start issue doesn't exist.

      Interestingly, I haven't had the car lose power since. I keep thinking it might have been lightning. I was driving through a thunder storm.
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      2007 Volkswagen Golf, MKV GTi, Schtock, RED
      1998 Seat Ibiza Cupra, ABF 2.0L 16V, BLAAAAAAAAACK, WEEKEND BABY
      1995 Seat Ibiza GTi, 2E 2.0L 8V, 15" E30 Rims, Alpine White. RACECAR!
      "I drive a Volkswagon - Therefore, by default I am better than you!"

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      • #4
        how old is the battery/////maybe lead-sludge in it caused it to fla=tline until it settled again after the jolt !!
        german - english translations esp vw documents!!

        Dismantling 95 Seat Cord'a and 73 campers and 74 dc van !!! Some Mk1 and t2 ant3 gear in my stash,,,

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