I post this solution every once in a while. I had the same problem as the 'common hesitation problem' seen on the list. After 9 months of replacing parts (everything from the DPR (BTW- never goes bad), to hall senders, to knock sensors), the problem ended up being in my knock sensor ecu. Even when all of the tests are performed from the bentley, the ECU will pass even if its shot. The ECU has a switch inside to measure the amount of vacuum the engine is creating, and therefore adjusting the timing accordingly. Well, this switch/sensor goes bad often. Unfortunately, the only solution is to replace it all. If you have access to a used/good knock ECU (the one on the right side/passenger side), swap it out, I guarantee it fixes 60% of everyones hesitation problems. Hope this helps. Denis 1987 GTI 16v
[email protected] wrote: > > Has anyone out there ever figured out the "car runs like crap, switch off, > switch on, car runs great" syndrome. I've seen a lot of posts on this, but > never a solution. This problem is driving me F@#$% nuts. > I've replace a lot of shit and I really can't afford $$$ to keep on missing > the > target. Help anyone??? > > Jorge > 87 GTI 16V (have to reboot more than my stinking computer) > > _____________ > List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com > To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with > 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message > See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com > Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
