20 Most Recent 1988 Volkswagen Golf Questions & Answers

Question edited for clarity, typos and correct spelling of make 'Volk_'S'_wagen'. Question moved to model category. Presumably you mean the Mass Air Flow sensor? Did you check the O-Ring on its mounting? https://www.google.com/search?q=1988+volkswagen+golf+gas+leaks+from+maf+sensor& ..

this sounds like the main jet in carb is restricted/blocked ? but car idles ok on idle jet remove jet/s and look through jet hole ? it may well be/look hazy? then blow through it and look again it will be clearer

Could be your starter, fuel pump, fuse. I need more info about what it's doing to help you

Hi. It sounds like the steering lock has not been put back into position properly. This would need reassembly.

Gasoline or diesel?

sounds like its time for tune up wires and rotor cap and such..with age they break down and moisture is shorting some of this out..to test this using a spray bottle spray these wire down and listen for a snapping sound from the coil..this is proof of the water getting the old wiers wet..(condensate moisture)

motor mounts sounds like it may be your problem. The motor will shake and stuff, and if they are bad bad, it may break more.. But yes,in order for a motor to work properly, it needs to be mounted tight for all of the moving parts. It can sound like it's stalling. Other than that, I'd suggest a bunch of other things Throttle positioning sensor for one. , sticky EGR, fuel filters, AIC Air idle control. I would say wait and see after mount is fixed, but if you price these things, you may find them cheaper than you may think. Good luck let me know how you make out. Cheers from Nova Scotia

Have a repair shop pick it up I assume you don't work on cars,unless you say soThe battery may be dead or you have nofuel pump working,have to know how totest things & have the equip to do so

Heater core might be half plugged that or need new thermostat ....

Same thing as the Chev. Check the dip switch on the combination switch. Also sheck reverse light switch by removeing the connector and jumping. Do the same check for the stop lights be it pressure or contact switch.

yoi have to remove the instrument cluster,there are 2 bulbs.

are you talking about the timming belt allways replace it when recommended by your service manual...

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No, thats not normal, this may be caused by low coolant level or a vacuum leak and last the idle air control valve may be dirty or bad. first start by making sure the coolant levl is full, do this when its cool, make sure to open radiator cap to check, if coolant is good then the next thing is to look and listen for a hissing sound as a vacuum leak would make and see if you can locate any vacuum lines off or broken and last would be to remove the idle air control valve and clean it with throtlebody clean and make sure the ports on it and the intake or throtlebody where it bolts to are clear and not plugged, if cleaning doesnt help then you may need to replace it. good luck, hope this helps you.

check to make sure the oil pressure sensore is working correctly,, you might need a new sensor.
could also be a sign that you are not getting enough oil pressure and this could be caused by a bad oil pump. but check the sensor first and see if this solves the problem.

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