Re: Hesitation Problem

[planemech@ameritech.net]

Hello Ben,
You are on the right track, thinking about the ignition and injectors.
Is there lot of moisture or condensation where you park your Jetta? If
there is, the moisture could be collecting in the spark plug wire boots
that connect to the coil pack. I had similar problem after going through
car washes. The auto parts store should carry Dow Corning compound 4,
electrical insulating compound. This grease is designed for
waterproofing any electrical/ignition connection. Adding a bottle or two
of injector cleaner to the tank wouldn't hurt either. Hope this helps.
Trevor
planemech@ameritech.net  

Benjamin Piecuch wrote:
> 
> Hey All,
> 
> I have noticed a hesitation problem in my GLX.  '98, 108k miles.
> Spark Plugs have about 38k on them.  It feels like it's misfiring, but no CE
> light.  I usually downshift if I notice the problem.  I don't sit on the
> throttle and wait to see what else happens.
> 
> Here are the conditions is usually happens at:
> 1) Cold start up (CT Temps)
> 2) Low RPM, middle/large amount of throttle
> 3) Any Gear
> 4) 1st 5 minutes of driving
> 
> I'm guessing it's either the Spark Plugs or the Injectors.  Any other
> insight?
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Ben
> 
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