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1986 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire
Posted to European Driveability on 8/21/2001 14 Replies

In the morning you turn the key to run position to glow the plugs. After the glow light goes out you crank it and it fires right up, no long crank at all, in fact it seams to start right on the first hit. It will idle silky smooth if you don't touch the accele...

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1986 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN WVWGG0160G
Engine1.6 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Cuts Out, Misfire
OccursAlways, Cold, on Accel
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car Vehicle Data

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN WVWGG0160G
Engine1.6 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Cuts Out, Misfire
OccursAlways, Cold, on Accel