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Question by bogey
Submitted on 5/26/2004
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just bought my son a used 1990 Jetta GLI 16V in well maintained (mechanic owner) excellent condition with all maintenance and major repairs up to date. Driving on freeway about 60 mph suddenly lost power but was able to continue. Car limped along after getting off hwy with loud hissing sound emitted from behind engine. Any ideas and advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks!  


Answer by Tre'
Submitted on 6/17/2004
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Have you checked the throttle body Boot from the intake,  Also the vacuum system is very important your car will run very poor when a leak happens even the slightest.  Your fuel injection system has to have full vacuum to operate.

 

Answer by c_thur
Submitted on 12/2/2004
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put in a new O2 sensor

 

Answer by ty
Submitted on 12/23/2004
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i drive a 1990 volkswagen gli 16v too and that happened to me today 12/23/04 but it kinda went away i would like to know wat it is too?

 

Answer by Leapord
Submitted on 2/23/2005
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You should check the alternator because it might be draining the battery power.

 

Answer by vw 16v
Submitted on 2/9/2006
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vacume system important u can check yourself

 

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