Idles low and wants to stop when started

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COOLE041
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My 1996 vw jetta gls has a problem when i start it up and drive. it will crank up fine, then after 30 secs maybe it will start to choke and will almost stop running if i dont apply the gas. its a problem when i warm it up. When i drive it, i will apply the gas and it will delay for a little less then a second then wil go roughly into first almost a slam. When I drive in the morning or after being parked for a while a have to drive easy and light on the gas pedal to stop it from happeneing. When the car is warm I oftenly dont have this problem until i go to a drive through for food then it wants to idle low and almost cut off again. It has been getting worse over the last 3-5 mo. At red lights it seems to want to stop when idling at times aswell. Help......?
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:07 PM
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any engine trouble codes for clues from computer?
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:15 PM
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buncha vids about related issues here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlzOiC7cimI
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:19 PM
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also that transmission is known for problems.(93-99)i would cure idle then see if trans clunk is gone.
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:20 PM
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N o engine codes but ive been told about a fuel filter a while back. i do have straight pipe on the car, but yeah similar to that video but not that bad.
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:33 PM
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many other vids to check out there. cant be filter if car runs at higher speeds. billions of filters changed for wrong reason every year!(all cars)get rich business!
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM
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vacuum leaks / dirty maf sensor / IAC valve / egr leak
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:39 PM
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did problem happen after strate pipe install?
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:45 PM
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in that video you showed me; there is a circular device and the bottom hose connected to that circular device has a rip in it. i just looked. had the MAF replaced maybe 1.5 years ago
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:46 PM
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I dont believe so. Also had the rack and pinion replaced 1.5 years ago.
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:48 PM
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I dont Believe so. But yes possibly.
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:59 PM
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Do you believe straight pipe is the problem. the car gets better after its warmed up
Dec 21, 2011 at 11:14 PM
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it does cause reduced back pressure which effects cylinder gases balancing. stock engine tuning is not set up for this.
Dec 21, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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So... What do you suggest?
Dec 21, 2011 at 11:39 PM
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Well i had the problem with the MAF but, yes
Dec 21, 2011 at 11:57 PM
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i think the best thing is to take it in and put it on test machines.
Dec 22, 2011 at 1:29 AM