I have a 2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SR, when I start my car while it is still cold the engine sounds like its dying then come back to life several time until it become hot enough, also the car keeps shaking. I checked it at one of VW service centers multiple times but they say it is fine, they couldn't find the problem. Do you have any suggestions?

Marvin

• 85242 Answers
• Posted on Dec 01, 2008

SOURCE: Engine warning light and engine vibration 2002 VW Passat

The flashing is telling you that the engine is mis-firing, the dealer will run a test to determine the cylinder that is mis-firing, chances are it is something simple

SOURCE: 1989 VW Golf

be sure to check the bulbs, usually behind a panel in the boot, twist and turn, push and pull, give a go until the bulb comes out, get someone to press on the foot pedal, and reseat the bulb to see if it glows, look at the fillament in the bulb, just like a household bulb, no filament no glow,watch for the heat of the bulb.

look in under the dash on drivers side, in glovebox, passenger side panel(under dash), under bonnet is an array of fuses and the like, it should say brake or something similar.it won't be far from engine bay or front.

I don't know what the fuse looks like but no matter what fuse type it is you can tell if it is good or not by looking thru the clear panel at the little wire inside if it is broken then it's no good, another place to check is the foot pedal maybe the switch that activates the lights is broken? press the switch in and out, you'll see it right behind the brake pedal,the brake pedal actuates the switch when you depress the pedal. make sure someone is watching the brake lights.

short of buying a car manual or going to the shop but i hope it helps.

SOURCE: 2003 VW Golf - O2 Sensor?

Honestly it is not very expensive to replace, but it is not extremely important. What it does is measure the oxygen/fuel level coming out of the engine. This tells the computer that the engine is either using the right air/fuel mixture or allows the computer to change the mixture slightly to allow the car to run properly. You could pull the sensor out and clean the terminal as it usually has alot of carbon build up due to its location, but this is normally a temporary fix. I hope this helps you with your problem.

Bradley

• 105 Answers
• Posted on Aug 14, 2009

SOURCE: high rev, rough idle in golf

If your car is fuel injection,try changing the cold start temp sender.

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