RE: Intermittent power cut off and car shakes whilst idle. Please help!

[ijavame]

As the title states my vw golf 1.6 match fsi 07 plate, seems a fine drive no weird noises but at random times the engine seems to lose power and the throttle seems non responsive and the EPC light comes on and also a light that is a CAR with a trail ( I think thats the traction). Also whilst the car is idle the seems like a vibration to the whole car its faint but i know its not normal and that is continuous and i cannot realise it whilst driving.

I have read on other forums that the 1.6 fsi has some common problems but the post didn't elaborate and I am in the hopes some one knows the issue or can help a fellow golf mk5 owner. I am located in East London if that helps.

Your response will be highly appreciated.

iJavaMe

[scopes]

You would need to get a VCDS scan, I would check your coil packs, by changing them over with each other.

But it does sound like a throttle body problem that seems to be going round like "flu" at the min...

 

[ijavame]

What is the throttle body problem and how much you reckon if that is the problem i am looking at for cost of repairs

[ijavame]

My brother removed the battery to reset the ECU and he carbon cleaned the maf sensor or something and everything seemed like it worked like brand new. I hope it last, my only problem now is that the Engine Management light has come up. So what do i do now? HEEEELLLPPP!

[Neiltdi]

Get it plugged in , until you do it's just a guessing game

[ijavame]

Any guys local to me with VCDS expertise i can reach out to?

[Mandy]

Any guys local to me with VCDS expertise i can reach out to?

Where abouts are you, look through the list here:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,120.0.html

[ijavame]

Any guys local to me with VCDS expertise i can reach out to?

Where abouts are you, look through the list here:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,120.0.html

Thanks Mandy I am in the process of contacting the guys in London