Any advice appreciated-MK IV Golf problems!

[Pantalaimon]

Hello Forum-Meister!

SEASON'S GREETINGS TO ALL MEMBERS TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually car is playing up VERY badly. Cutting out now when trying to park and when my foot is completely on the clutch, engine idling, car cuts out, wont restart, power steering therefore unavailable (golfs are bloody heavy things to steer without it).

Car is going back to where I bought it this Saturday for a 10k service as it's now at 50k miles. Have to say, I like dealing with the guys there. They are going to look at the electrics and the general engine stuff while it's in-they are very honest in that they have NO idea at the moment what the problem could be. I am also slightly concerned that it's used an engine full of oil in under 6k miles, which seems a bit excessive.

No idea what to expect, probably just a big bill. The newly replaced purge canister has been very noisy recently, but I am assured that this is perfectly normal in colder weather, as it works harder-it is true, as this noise fades when the engine temp gets up-good tip!

Other than the above, I still love my car, and when it behaves, it is great. Could the mystery problem be solved by those Teesside boys on Saturday????
Watch this space!!!!!!!!!!

Charlotte

[Wimpie]

My car had similar problems when driven hot. Would not start, "notchy" and crappy to drive when car hot (stop-go traffic). Dealer invoice indicated : Coolant temperature sensor replaced. Now drives like new car. Will post part number if I can find invoice