GOLF MK1.WHY YOUR ENGINE WON'T IDLE. SOLVING ENGINE IDLING ISSUES.
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- The Golf Mk1 Carb engine can at times experience idle problems. Checking on the idle cut off valve is one of the common issues. Here are a few pointers to assist you in identifying the problem.
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You are so right. The carb service kits and base plate gaskets we are getting in RSA are rubbish.
I am getting some victor reinz gasket today.
The service kit I bought 6 months ago and the diaphragms have perished. 😢
Such a great channel 👏
Thank you for your channel, really helpful, I have been able to sort out a few issues myself with your help, keep it up 👍🏽
Pleasure sir... Glad to have been able to assist
@@pjs-golfmk1-diyMr Pj I'm going to use my Ks2 carb on my 150 carb honda ballade how do you think it will run. I am having a adaptor plate made. I love the simplicity of the carb man I'm sick and tired of all this vacu pipes and leaks
Thank you very much. Your videos are very helpful. I had the same idling problem and only to find that the connection cable on 0:54 was cut. So i just joined it and WoW it’s idling perfectly. I appreciate the help🙏🏼
Pleasure to be of help sir
much thanks Paul
Great vid👌
Great stuff 👍
Thanks for your videos, really appreciate it. I had a torn base plate, bought a new on Victor Ryens Sealer. But I still have the care cut out when I do a sharp turn to the left. (like a u-turn) Bought a new fuel pump just to find it was worse real erratic idling, cheched no fuel. So we installed the original fuel pump again and it is better. The fuel separator I blew out with a compressor, but maybe I must change it and the fuel pump. Checked the distributor vacuum advanced as per your video (the pipe was perished at the back of the carburettor. Cut it and refitted. Car is better but still 1000 rev ruffness when idling. And pull away jerky .
Ok that's great .have you checked for an airleak around your servo pipe yet..(those two little ports)..and then also check on that other diaphragm which is inside that part which I blocked off on my carb..it's supposed to be for engines with Aircon...,The pipe runs from that part to the front of carb...as a test just block off the port on the carb and see if idle smooths out..I have done that...when I noticed the diaphragm in that part was torn,so I don't use that part anymore ..I'm not even sure what the specific name for it is.My reasoning is if the diaphragm is buggered / torn then it will cause un- metered air to go into the carb fuel mix and that leans it out causing an uneven idle..
Thank you so much you have been a great help
Absolute pleasure sir. :)
Thank you so much sir. Ur help is really appreciate.
No problem, and it's a pleasure sir
Great video..
A bit more info on crank and distributer timing, i always line the marks up and move the dizzy on the mark to plug 1.. never used a timing light and seems to be running fine.
Sometimes bother me if its not right.
Then say rather not interfere with what's not broken .
Exactly if it's performing well.. Leave as is :)
This happened today, did a service on the weber carb amd forgotten to plug in the little cable now i know what it does, i though it was the choke light.
You have good style and good speaking style for those who do not English language good
Thanks ..South Africans speak English well , with Afrikaans being their second language .We actually have 11 other languages here in SA. What country are you from ?
My Citi Golf with Carb doesn’t idle as well, I found the Cut off valve cable naked, it must’ve been in contact with the chassis resulting in short circuit. Now I need to replace the cut off valve
Thank you your channel has done wonders for me as a MK1 driver.
I just wanted to as if you can WhatsApp me a picture of the fuse box diagram for the old spec golf similar to the one you have.
Thanks broe"
Pleasure 👍
Hello sir. I'm at my wits end. My car intermittently stops idling. I have cleaned the carb. Put on a new flange and replaced the earth wire. Strangely enough this happens when I hit a bump too.
Could you make a video regarding the timing positions.
I am currently struggling with my cam timing marka
Hi, yes I will be doing that shortly. Thanks for the suggestion.
may I please be in contact with you. I've got a golf 1.4i that's got a rev/idle issue. When it turn it on the revs go up to 1200pm without any acceleration. When I drive it and I press down the clutch the car revs itself. I've changed the map sensor as well as clean throttle body with carb cleaner and the problem still is persistent
What years were curb and what year did they come out with fuel injection?
Hi PJ where are you sited, need your help on my Golf
Pls make a video regarding the control box for the carburetor vw. The box underneath the steering wheel. I think its found in the new spec dashboard. Controls the dashboard and indicators or so. Just to explain it in more detail.
Can u maybe tell me for fuel injection why it dont want to idle
How do I bypass the map sensor on my mk1 carburettor engine
My polo classic is converted to a curbarator and the idle cut off valve is not connected and i don't know were to connect it please help
My mk1 start but cut off when I rev what might be the problem?
Where are you guys based at? I really need your help
1.5Golf Mk1 waterinlet on head what does it look like
Hello please help me my golf 1 is not idling I checked the idle wire it's working 100z
2002 mk1 fuel injection cold start idling in the morning when warm start first time only when cold it don't want to idle have to keep om ref to warm then it idles. What do you think?
You need to check on the temperature sensor ...it may need to be replaced ..or just clean it up .could be rust and corrosion
Pjs is it posibble to change from round round coil to that 3 pin coil ?
I noticed is easier to connect that that 3 pin coil
Yes you can change over to the 3 pin coil
My golf mk1 cuts off when the rev count is below 10rpm I even replaced the cut off valve still the same problem applies, even when driving sometimes it just cuts off and there is no idling when is cold only when the car gets warm
Check your carb base plate ,coukd be sucking in air .or for air leaks around pipe attached to brake booster ..
Hi, if possible, what fuse should idle cut off valve have? (10/15/20? or something else, because I can't find any diagrams for fuses anywhere) And if I'm correct does that valve work off of power that comes after ignition? (15)
No 17
Sorry I meant to say slot no. 17 in your fuse box, and it's a 10 fuse
Hi could a faulty base plate cause my car to use like double the amount of petrol it normally does? Or could it be something else causing my car to use so much of petrol?
Hi i had the same problem can be the base plate and could be something els, just move the carb side to sideand check on both sides for cracks.
My release bearing seal gave in causing my clutch to slip will it work if I clean my clutch and get the oil all off can I put it back instead of buying a new one
Hi, Which seal are you referring to?
My golf mk1 is blowing oil on deep stick, what is the problem
Hi! My Golf mk1 1.6 with a Keihin carb has a very rough idle. The car sometimes idles at 2000 rpm and sometimes barely idles. When it runs it runs fine. When I was out driving the other day the car suddenly just lost power and wouldn't start. When I turn the ignition the car ignites for a brief second then dies. Sometimes it keeps running with very precise throttle but then dies when in gear trying to drive away. Any advice on what could be causing this issue?
Very thankful for help!
Hi, it sounds like your engine could be experiencing fuel starvation.... Have you seen my video on fuel starvation? . If u haven't, just look on my channel for that vid. It will guide u. Thanks
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy i recently bought a cheap new fuel pump and have barely driven the car due to it cutting out. It also seems that the precious owner has removed the fuel accumulator. Could the new pump just be a cheap one and not pumping well?
Thanks!
@@Rmndb hi, I don't know if you've fixed the issue but it sounds to me your pump is bad
My car does the same thing when it runs out of fuel, so my best guess is the cheap pump you got is faulty..
Hi, thanks for all these video's, they help a lot. I have a vw baja with a twirnport engine but they fitted a Golf carb. When I start her in the morning she idle's perfectly. If I leave she goes fine until it seems the engine heats up or I go uphill she hesitates and eventually I cant go further. Do you have any advice, what can cause this? I've checked vacuum leaks, fuel lines, I must me missing something. Thanks.
Hi thanks.. Check fuel pump, could possibly be fuel starvation . That's a typical symptom. And, if u have a fuel separator on,... They tend to clogg up, or the heat of engine causes fuel to boil, etc etc. But first do a check on your fuel pump. I have a video on fuel pumps, and fuel starvation .. Not sure if you have viewed that yet.. Once I experienced that fuel starvation issue, until I eventually Checked my fuel pump and it was pumping erratically and weak.. And it was a new pump. Obviously bad quality. After I changed pump, problem was solved
good mornig PJ. plead3 can you help me. I have a 1.3 Citi sonic carb. it starts but does not want to idle please need your advice as I am very close to put a match in the car 😂
Hi. The most common reason for this is due to the idle cut off valve situated at back of carb to be faulty. Or your earth strap is not connected.. Usually connects from carb to the tapper cover. Have checked on these yet?
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy hi PJ fuse is fine cut off fine replaced starter module cleaned carb and checked the petrol pump. So when starting it starts up if I push the petrol high refs it it goes as soon as I leave the petrol it dies immediately
How bout sum tips on how to time the distributor
Thanks for the suggestion.. Will try
Can u please assist me, I have no vac advance hose on my distributer and one nipple on my break servo pipe is open and I have been using the car like this over 1year it was bought like this howver can u please explain where each vac line goes
If u have a distributor with a vacuum advance attached.,you need to have the thin pipe attached from the Vacuum Advance Unit to the back of the carb.. There is a port where it attaches to
Hi guys... So my son has mk1 automatic 1600. Problem we have occasionally is that starting up we would need to swing the starter a few seconds before the engine fires up. Other times we litterally just tap the key once and she fires up. What could cause this?
It can be a fueling issue. The accelerator pump in particular. It maybe doesn't give u that bit of squirt of fuel into the throat, when u pump the pedal, just before u swing. With engine off, Look down the throat of carb while u pull on the accelerator cable.. It should give a nice squirt of fuel down the throat of carb. Also could be even ignition timing not set to spec. Have that checked too
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Thank you for your input and response. Great videos keep them coming... Mk1 for life.
Question, now what about fuel injection? if I start my car it idles, when I reserve out my driveway and take my foot off the accelerator it dies. when I come to stop and take my off the accelerator to gear down, it switches off.
Have u checked for an Airleak around the Servo Pipe and brake booster
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanx, will do... will let you know if i come right or wrong hahaha
On my golf that power supply Cable for idle cut off valve is not connected just only one cable. It's half
Well you need to fix it ..Get the cable attached again
Hi mr PJ my problem that I have is if my car stands through the night, the next morning its struggles to start, but during the day its start normal. What can that be? 1800 Fox
Hey there.. Is the weather very cold in the Mornings on your side. If so use some Q20. Spray some in your distributor, and plugs, and also some in the coil, and coil wire connection... Have a look at my video.. On my channel "Cold start Solution"...
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Thank You Im going to try that. the car just swing the whole time untill it finally decide to start. if i do kick start then it start immdiatly
Hi Mr PJ why when I press my accelerator my car cuts off I drive a golf which is a 1.3 carb
Could be one of many things ..could be clogged up airfilter,or flat spot on carb,or running too rich..like I say ..could be one of many things...best to take it to mechanic for assessment
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Fuel is leaking from the carb
Hello what causes the car to over fuel and pre ignition.
Overfueling can be due to a fuel pump, or the float level in carb needs adjustment .. Pre ignition is timing related.Have you set the ignition timing with a timing light
How do u change the idling jet
Are you referring to the idle cut off valve, which sits behind carb, or the small jet that sits inside carb..
Where u based mr
i have a dead cylinder car idling on 3 cylinders only what do i do?
Plugs?... Leads?... Have you checked these already
Mine doesn't have the electric idle valve or servo boosters haha
It's probbably just a clogged carb..
Thanks, and good for you.. Pls do tell, What part of the world are you from :).
How to fix rough idling after changing plugs
Could be your plug gaps are not correct,just check on each gap,or maybe the brand ..NGK is a good brand
How to change phost
Don't understand what u asking
Hi I was wondering if you can help me..
My car start perfectly but as soo as leav the throtel it just switches off
There is nooo ideling at all have to drive with my choke on...
Any help please?
Sounds like it could be with your earth strap running from the carb to the cylinder head that could be loose. I'm assuming its a carb model...... Also check if your idle cut off valve is properly connected at rear of the carb....
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy the cut of valve is conceted because I dit plug it out put my igntion on and it does make a click sound...
I wil double check the earth cable
@@kd102gamer4 or else it's an Airleak
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanx for the help
Sir my Golf just cuts when I drive
Hi, Have a look at my Fuel Starvation Video on the channel. Will give u a good idea what to check.
If only I knew where you stay
Mk1golf idle but not rev up man
Revs go up and down
Please help
Where can I find you
Good day Pls clarify what u need help with