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1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire
Posted to European Driveability on 12/11/1998

Where do I start.. The car was towed in for a bad hesitation problem and overall lack of power. After checking the basics first we replaced the MUCH needed plugs, cap & rotor. We also replaced the ignition distributor because it had filled with oil and the Hal...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1990 Volkswagen Passat GL

VIN WVWGB431LE
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl
SymptomsHesitation, Cuts Out, Misfire
OccursUnder Load, on Accel, Idle
Misc.Station Wagon

Trouble Codes

520mass air flow shorted or to ground
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car Vehicle Data

1990 Volkswagen Passat GL

VIN WVWGB431LE
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl
SymptomsHesitation, Cuts Out, Misfire
OccursUnder Load, on Accel, Idle
Misc.Station Wagon

Trouble Codes

520mass air flow shorted or to ground