Car not running properly

1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
96,418 MILES
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BENJITHFC180
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Hello my vw golf cabriolet stutters on acceleration and popping noises from exhaust can you tell me what problem might be please
Sep 17, 2012 at 6:51 AM
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HMAC300
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cold be a valve problem, have it scanned for codes and compression checked.
Sep 17, 2012 at 7:05 AM
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EXOVCDS
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The usual cause of stuttering / sputtering on acceleration with the
A3 ABA engines is Ignition related.

Any recent rain or car wash?

Check the ignition system, ignition wires, cap & rotor and the Ignition
coil.

Thomas
Sep 17, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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