
1996 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp on
Hello all, This one is driving me nuts. 1 month and 500 miles ago this Golf came in with code 17988 and almost no idle. After going through the VW tests, we replaced the control module. The car immediately ran great. We did the basic setting with our VAG and s...
Summary posted 11/21/2005
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VIN | [No VIN Available] |
Engine | 2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp On |
Occurs | Cold |
Trouble Codes
17988 | throttle actuator B1 malfunction |
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Vehicle Data
1996 Volkswagen Golf GL
VIN | [No VIN Available] |
Engine | 2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp On |
Occurs | Cold |
Trouble Codes
17988 | throttle actuator B1 malfunction |