What would cause a 2000 VW GTI VR6 not to hold idle?

SOURCE: 1999 VW euro van VR6 (2.6 L V6)

CHECK THE SPARK PLUG +WIRE +COIL.TO THAT CYLINDER.IF ALL IS GOOD.DO A COMPRESSION TEST ON THAT CYLINDER. IT COULD BE MECHANICAL PROBLEM IN THAT CYLINDER.LEAKING VALVE OR INTAKE LEAK.

SOURCE: 2000 GTI power steering fluid?

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Charles McElchar

• 389 Answers
• Posted on Sep 10, 2009

SOURCE: My car idles at 2k rpm as soon as the check engine light goes off

Most likely airflow meter giving trouble. Remove it and try cleaning it you will get spray for this in an auto factor's or an electrical repair shop. Cleaning may not fix it as it may just be worn out and will need to be replaced. A genuine V.W. one is expencive but enquire at your auto factors they will be able to get you one at about half the price. Hope this helps. Cheers

SOURCE: how do i change the oil on my 01 vw gti vr6

This engine requires synthetic oil, 5 quarts, and oil filter. Remove dip stick, remove oil drain plug at bottom of engine oil pan, remove filter housing, remove oilf filter and o-ring. Replace o-ring and filter, rub o-ring with some new oil, replace filter housing, replace oil drain plug, pour new oil in at top of engine oil cap, replace dip stick, start engine, run for 45 seconds, turn off, check dip stick to make sure oil is at correct level. You are done, recycle old oil.

SOURCE: my car is vw golf 1995 model cabrio with a vr6 2.8

Could be a mass airflow sensor (MAF) or throttle position sensor. my guess would be the MAF, it went on my car and did the same thing.