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1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on
Posted to European Driveability on 11/11/2008 7 Replies

This one came in with a complaint of low idle when cold and MIL on. had a code for MAF (p0102 16486) and for throttle actuator (P1580 17988). Had to open throttle to get it to idle when cold. After cleaning throttle and replacing badly worn plugs it idles bett...

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car Vehicle Data

1996 Volkswagen Golf GL

VIN 3VWFA81H5T
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / efi
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P1580Battery Current Sensor Circuit Malfunction
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car Vehicle Data

1996 Volkswagen Golf GL

VIN 3VWFA81H5T
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / efi
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P1580Battery Current Sensor Circuit Malfunction