2003 Volkswagen Golf MK4 (1J) — Repair Solution

1.8L AGU 4cyl 20v DOHC Turbo MPFI Petrol · Ignition / Spark Problems · Engine

Volkswagen Golf MK4 (1J) Ignition / Spark Problems Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf MK4 (1J)
Year: 2003
Engine: 1.8L AGU 4cyl 20v DOHC Turbo MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Ignition / Spark Problems

Customer Complaint

Intermittent rough running, been like it for a while, very intermittent.

Problem Summary

Problem Summary: Run vehicle, running rough, felt like running on three cylinders. Vehicle had Crank and Cam sensors replaced, coils and plugs replaced and Mass Air Flow sensor replaced, still intermittently running rough.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeVWMK031229
Vehicle2003 Volkswagen Golf MK4 (1J)
Engine1.8L AGU 4cyl 20v DOHC Turbo MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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