1988 volkswagen golf 1.8 gas motor overloading 3rd cylinder with fuel until motor locks up

Asked by tnhop Feb 16, 2012 at 03:43 PM about the Volkswagen Golf R

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Darius answered 12 years ago

Check spark plug and ignition lead on that cylinder and see if it's getting spark.

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