1989 Volkswagen Golf Shifting issues

200,000 MILES • FWD • MANUAL
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VELASANT001
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I own a golf and for some reason when im driving my car will just straight die while shifting and its starting to get really annoying. please help
Jun 2, 2015 at 2:44 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a vacuum leak which is causing the problem, follow this guide to help find it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Let me know how it goes :-)

Best, Ken

Jun 9, 2015 at 9:30 AM
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