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mphakevi
Mar 10, 2008, 07:44 AM
Hi,

I drive a 2000 model Golf 1(chico) 1.4i. When the engine is cold, the car can't idle, I need to press accelerator to start. When the engine is warm I drive with no problem. Asking for help

this8384
Mar 10, 2008, 08:40 AM
Have you had the vehicle checked for vacuum leaks?

mphakevi
Mar 10, 2008, 11:49 PM
Thanks for the response, I have not checked vacuum leaks, Someone suggested that we need to cleans the injectors. With the vacuum leaks, are there any rubbers that I might have to buy and replace them? When I some time driving, I press clutch and the brake, battery light and oil light switches on the engine switches off.

Kind Regards

this8384
Mar 11, 2008, 05:49 AM
Cleaning the injectors wouldn't hurt, but that's not going to fix the problem. Injectors wouldn't "clear" up just because the car got warm enough.

There are multiple hoses and/or gaskets that could be damaged. You'll probably need a smoke test done to be sure.

Is the check engine/service engine soon light on? Has it been on at all?