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1987 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8L Cuts out, Misfire
Posted to European Driveability on 3/31/2004 15 Replies

OK volk's tech's this one seems wierd We have scoped it, looks ok, checked timing and emissions, fuel pressure. On road test it starts misfire and looses power, if you shut off the key and turn it back on, it will run fine instantly for 2 or so miles and them ...

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car Vehicle Data

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN 1VWGA0164H
Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / Bosch EFI
Emissionsfederal
SymptomsCuts Out, Misfire
OccursIntermittently, After Running One Mile or So if You Shut the Key Off and Turn It Back on, It Will Run Fine for a Mile or Two
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car Vehicle Data

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN 1VWGA0164H
Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / Bosch EFI
Emissionsfederal
SymptomsCuts Out, Misfire
OccursIntermittently, After Running One Mile or So if You Shut the Key Off and Turn It Back on, It Will Run Fine for a Mile or Two