2002 Volkswagen Golf MK4 (1J) — Repair Solution

1.8L AGU 4cyl 20v DOHC Turbo MPFI Petrol · Loss Of Power · Engine

Volkswagen Golf MK4 (1J) Loss Of Power Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf MK4 (1J)
Year: 2002
Engine: 1.8L AGU 4cyl 20v DOHC Turbo MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Loss Of Power

Customer Complaint

Vehicle losing power. Engine light comes on and would not accelerate.

Problem Summary

This was an intermittent and ongoing problem.

Vehicle would drive fine and then when hot the Engine Check Light would come on. There would be loss of power and little or no response from the accelerator pedal. Engine RPM would increase to about 12000 rpm and hunt up and down.

Once the vehicle cooled down it would run again.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeVWMK02128
Vehicle2002 Volkswagen Golf MK4 (1J)
Engine1.8L AGU 4cyl 20v DOHC Turbo MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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