2006 Volkswagen Tdi Car Dos Idel Stable Rev Counter Down Motor Dead

2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI
154,000 MILES
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The car dos not idel stable the rev counter goes up and down then the motor goes dead
Nov 20, 2012 at 5:24 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the idle air control valve (IAC). Check for vacuum leaks.
Nov 20, 2012 at 5:32 AM
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EXOVCDS
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On a TDi? I thought Idle was determined by the amount of fuel injected?

Thomas
Nov 20, 2012 at 7:30 AM
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