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Car jerks while keeping the same speed

Tiny
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  • 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 160,000 MILES
I have recently changed my EGR valve but now my car jerks while driving the same speed, but if I put my foot down and pulling away it is all fine. I have used an OBD reader and the short term trim is bouncing between 20 and -20.
Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 9:10 PM

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Tiny
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

The first thing I suspect based on description is a vacuum leak. Most likely, it's at the EGR. Double check for that and let me know what you find.

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

Also, please conform the engine size. 1.6 does not exist. Also, if it has a turbo.

Let me know.

Joe

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Friday, November 30th, 2018 AT 9:45 PM
Tiny
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Hello, I have checked for leaks and the EGR valve but could not find any leaks. The car is 1598cc engine and it does not have a turbo.
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Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 AT 6:32 AM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

I hate to ask, but are you in the US? I have nothing on a 1.6L engine for this year and model. The smallest here is a 1.8. The CC size you gave me indicates it is a 1.6.

Let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 AT 5:22 PM
Tiny
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Hi, no I am from the UK.
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Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 AT 6:29 PM
Tiny
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No problem. We can try just the same. They all work off the same basic principals.

Did this problem just start since the new EGR was installed? When you removed the old EGR, did you inspect where it mounts to make sure there was not excessive carbon build up? Are you getting vacuum to the EGR? It almost sounds like the valve is opening opposite to when it should or there is a blockage.

Let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 AT 7:08 PM
Tiny
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Yeah, it was fine when I first fitted the new one but after a little while it just started out of nowhere. I have checked the mount and it seems all clear and the EGR does have vacuum. Would it be a good idea to refit the old EGR and see if it does it then?
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Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 AT 7:39 PM
Tiny
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Hi and welcome back.

I think that would be a good idea to see if the problem is related to the new EGR.

Let me know what happens.
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018 AT 4:59 PM
Tiny
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Hi, I have fitted the old EGR and it has stopped doing it. Guess I will be spending more money on another EGR.
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Thursday, December 6th, 2018 AT 4:28 AM
Tiny
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Welcome back

Wow. You got a bad one. It does happen. Is it under warranty since it is new?
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Thursday, December 6th, 2018 AT 3:53 PM
Tiny
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Hi
Yes it is, should be getting a refund within a week.
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Saturday, December 8th, 2018 AT 3:53 PM
Tiny
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Glad to hear that. Be careful with where you get parts. Some of the lower end parts are really made cheaply and just do not hold up.

Let me know if you need anything.

Take care,
Joe
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Saturday, December 8th, 2018 AT 7:58 PM

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