The car will start and idle for a few seconds and then die if you hit the gas it won't even start

Asked by Nash Nov 05, 2014 at 10:24 PM about the 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8L 16V 2-Door FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The more you turn the key on and off with out starting it the longer it will run

1 Answer

45,885

sounds like either a bad fuel pump or a cloged fuel filter. But i would start with the airways up front first. Check your air filter and MAF (mass air flow sensor) and make sure its not dirty. then check to make sure all your plugs are good but im preaty sure this sounds fuel related so my first two suggests would be the place to start and the fuel filter is the cheapest thing to replace first and may solve your issue.

3 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    case
    Reputation
    2,590
  • #2
    sactocharlie56
    Reputation
    1,650
  • #3
    Nathan Brooks
    Reputation
    1,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Jetta GLI
12 Great Deals out of 418 listings starting at $6,998
Used Volkswagen Golf
21 Great Deals out of 459 listings starting at $2,799
Used Honda Civic
198 Great Deals out of 4,043 listings starting at $1,900
Used BMW 3 Series
75 Great Deals out of 1,229 listings starting at $2,500
Used Volkswagen Jetta
76 Great Deals out of 1,963 listings starting at $2,495
Used Ford Mustang
57 Great Deals out of 1,352 listings starting at $4,995
Used Honda Accord
51 Great Deals out of 1,000 listings starting at $2,000
Used Toyota Camry
62 Great Deals out of 1,070 listings starting at $3,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.