1989 VW Golf Gas

149,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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YOOPER MAN
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engine sometimes has a miss under load
Jan 9, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be caused by one of the following:

Oxygen sensors.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Jan 9, 2011 at 5:55 PM
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