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Old 04-16-2008, 10:28 PM
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Default bucking when idling

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I own a 2001 A4 (1.8T Q) 5 speed

When I am idling, every once and a while, the engine will "buck" when it "bucks" the tach drops about 100 rpms then it goes back to normal. It's like a hiccup!

It's botherong the hell out of me.

Any solutions or ideas?

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Old 04-18-2008, 10:16 AM
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Default RE: bucking when idling

If you have no codes and have done normal maintenance,
try Seafoaming.
 
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Old 04-26-2008, 11:29 PM
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What exactly is seafoaming?

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Old 04-27-2008, 10:21 AM
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Old 04-27-2008, 07:09 PM
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Default RE: bucking when idling

Does this usually happen on cold starts? Can u scan and post any faults on here?
 
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Old 05-06-2008, 09:40 PM
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It does not happen only during cold starts. I have an ODB II "pocket scan" and I will try to run a test and post the findings.

Thanks a million,,,

Ted
 
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Old 05-07-2008, 09:32 PM
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Default RE: bucking when idling

might wanna check spark plugs or ignition coils mine did that a little bit then got really bad
 
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