2002 Volkswagen Jetta

2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
83,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LARRAS
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My 2002 VW Jetta 1.8T has about 84000 miles on it. When I'm idling, the car putters and the RPMs get very low and fluctuate. It feels like my car is struggling to even stay on. Again, its only when in idle or park. What would cause this and more importantly how can I fix it?
Jun 15, 2008 at 2:29 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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I would check the idle air control valve and mass airflow sensor. in that order
Jun 15, 2008 at 3:43 PM
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