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1998 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on
Posted to European Driveability on 5/22/2007 7 Replies

Customer was having starting problems so he disconnected his battery cables to clean them. After he hooked the battery back up the check engine light came on and the car completely looses power at about 2500 rpm. If you let of the throttle it comes back. Custo...

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Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1998 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition

VIN 3VWPA81H1W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / motronic
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsCuts Out, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

16487mass air flow sensor signal too high intermittent
17988Throttle actuator malfunction
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1998 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition

VIN 3VWPA81H1W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / motronic
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsCuts Out, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

16487mass air flow sensor signal too high intermittent
17988Throttle actuator malfunction