Idling problem - 6n2 1.4 16v - please help!

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Dearden6n2
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Idling problem - 6n2 1.4 16v - please help!

Post by Dearden6n2 »

Right, im getting really upset, annoyed and bloody frustrated!

The problem!

Id say every 8/10 weeks my polo will start struggling to idle! For example come to a set of lights and drop the clutch as im stoping and it'll cut out without struggling or anything!

Upon restarting it'll either...
- struggle to idle an cut out
-idle fine

Ive currently been curing it by wd40 into the throttle body, not loads just a little! And it seems to stop it for 8/10 weeks (may cut out once a week)

The car is overdue a service a little just waiting for payday but im hoping its just a service it needs...

Please help me!... Don't understand how embrassesing it is when it cuts out an people think ive stalled :(


Tom
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Tom
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Re: Idling problem - 6n2 1.4 16v - please help!

Post by alexperkins »

WD40 should not be sprayed into the throttle body at any cost. It can cause irreversible damage to the throttle assembly

Conduct a full service, including spark plugs, air filter and fuel filter

Clean the throttle body properly with Wynns Intake and Carb cleaner or a similar xylene based intake cleaning spray - Ensure you clean the crankcase breather hose of any oily gunk in it with the spray also.

Perform a TBA (Throttle Body Alignment) with VCDS/Vag-com


You problems should clear up.
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