Faulty MAF sensor would high on my list, can cause syptoms your describing. Replace EGR valve or blank it off leaving the original one connected to stop dash light coming on. Guaranteed 100% will cure problem. They can be troublesome. True, had an Astra estate3 EGR's replaced in 10 years. I think a gearbox oil change would make the shift even more smoother.I had a big problem and heaache trying to figure this problem out.So i thought id help some others out with the same problem.Apply the grease liberally as vw did not put an engine cover under the shift linkage so water probly washed the old grease off. Regards My 1.6s mk4 golf 1999 t reg (67k)ran sweet as a nut for two years (bought @ 40k)until 4 weeks after my vw dealership service 11 months ago (maybe a coincidence!!).1st was scarey moment in a carpark invloving throttle "ghostly" goin up to 6k revs then down and very next day total power cut off soon after cold start, nothing else like this Nov 30, 2022. 1. 681. Mar 19, 2023. by Gus Tome. 1 1 of 22 22. volkswagenownersclub.com is an independent Volkswagen enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Content on volkswagenownersclub.com is generated by its users. volkswagenownersclub.com is not in any way affiliated with Volkswagen AG. Just tried to start my Golf MkIV 1.6 16v and it's sounding like it's running on three cylinders. It's also smoking and is more difficult to start. Also the check engine light is flashing. Does the dreaded coil pack problem that is plaguing larger VAG engines affect this engine as well or is it likely something else? PiperCross Induction Kits. Golf Mk4 1.6 16v This Kit Features A Rubber Rather Than Aluminium Neck. 02/00 >. £64.57. Golf Mk4 1.8 20v Turbo Electronic Throttle. 01/00 >. £72.64. Golf Mk4 2.0 8v Gti. The diesels are particularly economical, with the 1.6-litre ecoTec returning an official 85.6mpg while the regular 1.6 CDTi 136's manages 72.4mpg. Even the twin-turbo version achieves a highly I had the dealer check it and they said it was find, but I didn't believe them still thought I was having problems with it. I read somewhere if you can remove the oil cap, feel suction and the car shutters while at idle the pcv valve it good which my car did when I removed the oil cap. LrLTdi.