Register and join the largest automotive community online!
Please Register or Login to access: DriverSide DriverSide Home | Service & Repair | Car Prices | Parts & Accessories | Reviews & Advice | My Garage

98 1.8 Turbo Revving


Google  
Web AF

lfishburn
08-04-2004, 05:28 PM
OK, I've cured the ICU problem now why is this thing revving to 2000 and bouncing from 1800-2000 when I start it sometimes. It only last for two - three min. then goes back to normal. Also, It's flooding and won't start twice aweek with a strong smell of gas. Always when it's hot outside 95 + degrees.
Here is a dumb question, does the 1.8 turbo fuel Injected engine have a throttle body to clean? Would that help? How do you get to it?

boschmann
08-05-2004, 06:55 PM
Yes it has a throttle body/valve & it won't hurt to clean it. It's on the left (car's left) side of the engine.

lfishburn
08-06-2004, 12:38 PM
Ya know, I cleaned the throttle body, I'm sure it helped somehow, but it didn't phase the revving problem. I'm stumped. I located it with ease once I knew what it looked like. It was actually on the right front of the engine facing the car. I might ask the service technition what he thinks, I'm out of guesses.

1badwgn
08-08-2004, 04:24 AM
Sounds like you may need to re-adapt your idle speed or throttle body. This can only be done at the dealership or if you have a access to your own programmer such as a VAG-Com from Ross-tech. I do my own and it's fairly easy.
For your 1.8T, I would highly recommend getting your own cable, you'll be glad you did. You can make many changes to increase your VW experience.

Add your comment to this topic!


Google  
Web AF