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Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo GTi
Prabz
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by Prabz Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:45 pm
On my GTI my revs only go up to 6,000 and then drop down never touchs 7,000, i was wondering does this happene to any opne else is this normal for GTI does it have a trip ?
Prabz
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by Prabz Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:58 pm
Could anyone help me pleasE ?
alexperkins
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by alexperkins Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:37 pm
Try cleaning your throttle body - can make a world of difference. Wynns Fuel Intake and Carb Cleaner from halfords...the best stuff for it and its less than a fiver
It should only limit when it hits the red line btw
Prabz
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by Prabz Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:52 am
Well i cleaned it and when i rev it only goes to 6,00 revs i cant get it to 7,000 i don't know why that it may have a limitor or something
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by alexperkins Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:54 am
where is the red line on a GTI?
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by MaxZ Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:55 am
7000
alexperkins
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by alexperkins Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:35 am
lol wish mine was that high
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by Tim_GTi Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:53 pm
i remember when i was learning to drive, the car i leant in had a problem like that,i can't remember what it involved or what it was called cos it was ages ago, all i can say is it's worth checking your electrics
Prabz
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by Prabz Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:19 pm
ok thanks guys, bdw anyone here can there rev meter go to
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by alexperkins Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:20 pm
why would you want to take it that high anyway just out of the question?
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by Redline Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:24 pm
alexperkins wrote: why would you want to take it that high anyway just out of the question?
Because it's a GTi and produces its peak power at 6500rpm?
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by alexperkins Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:31 pm
excellent answer
Prabz
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by Prabz Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:31 pm
Lol sorry just wanted to know
Prabz
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by Prabz Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:10 pm
Hmm then i don't really know the problem then but i will get it checked out thanks guys
