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Posted: **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 ?

Posted: **Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:58 pm**

Could anyone help me pleasE ?

Posted: **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

Posted: **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

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:54 am**

where is the red line on a GTI?

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:55 am**

7000

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:35 am**

lol wish mine was that high

Posted: **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

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:19 pm**

ok thanks guys, bdw anyone here can there rev meter go to
7,000 revs? ?

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:20 pm**

why would you want to take it that high anyway just out of the question?

Posted: **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?

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:31 pm**

excellent answer

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:31 pm**

Lol sorry just wanted to know

Posted: **Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:36 pm**

Mine goes right up to 7K

Posted: **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

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