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1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLi 2.0L Surge
Posted to European Driveability on 9/27/2000

Greetings from the Pacific Northwest.

The obvious problem is an idle surge, which occurs after 5-10 minutes of engine operation. When the idle starts to surge up and down, there is no control at the idle air control valve. In addition the DPR signal starts to...

 
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLi

VIN WVWTJ216XL
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl
SymptomsSurge
OccursHot, Idle
Misc.16 Valve
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLi

VIN WVWTJ216XL
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl
SymptomsSurge
OccursHot, Idle
Misc.16 Valve