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Old 04-29-2007, 06:24 PM   #3
Ironray
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Re: 96 Jetta Hiccups when driving and stalls when starting, sometimes...

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Originally Posted by Doug Tatham
It sounds very much like an ignition coil. When they start to fail, they fail when the engine is hot. You get misses and most of what you described. When you run short errands, the engine tends to stay fairly hot while sitting.
I have had this problem, too. Do you think the aftermarket coils are okay?

Edit:

Mine seems worse in the wet weather. It actually gets worse as the car warms up.

I have been thinking about the O2 sensor. Most recommendations say it should be changed every 60K. Does that sound feasible?
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