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1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16-Valve 1.8L Cuts out
Posted to European Driveability on 5/9/1999

Hello everyone, Ive got a tough one. The vehicle seems to cut out at 5000 RPM under race conditions. Its best described like hitting the rev limiter, but the limiter is set for 7200 rpm. During a race, if you hit 5000 you can back off it and get on it again an...

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car Vehicle Data

1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16-Valve

VIN 1VWDC017XH
Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / cis
SymptomsCuts Out
OccursUnder Load, on Accel, at 5000 RPM
Misc.2 Dr Hatchback
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car Vehicle Data

1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16-Valve

VIN 1VWDC017XH
Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / cis
SymptomsCuts Out
OccursUnder Load, on Accel, at 5000 RPM
Misc.2 Dr Hatchback