Vw Golf IV Problem

Beanmachine

I have a 98 vw golf mark IV for about a year now when i first got her she was going grand but now when i'm driving the battery light comes on and the car cuts out loosing all power and steering i have to pull over and start her again.I fitted new battery as i thought that was the problem but the problem still persists.Has anyone else experienced this or have a solution?

$Leon$

Sounds like an altenator or loose belt causing the battery not to charge correctly. Best to get a mechanic to check it out properly and get the definite answer.
Have you have the belts changed recently?

crosstownk

Can you describe exactly what you are doing when the car cuts out? Are you coming to a stop, is your foot on the clutch, etc, etc. It is quite possible that the battery light comes on as the engine stops. If the alternator was not charging the battery it wouldn't start up again.

louie

the alternator issue.
If the engine stops while you are driving, check the battery terminals. One might be loose and/or not making contact properly.

mvpr

Could it be that the revs are dropping too low? Happens to my mkIV every once in a while. All it needs is the throttle body cleaned...

Beanmachine

Yeah the timing belt was changed a few months ago.it does usually cut out when i'm slowing down altought it has happened while cruising along normally.

Beanmachine

my friends dad said that to me before about the throttle bodies nedding to be cleaned but he wasn't sure so that probably is the case if happened to your car aswell.

crosstownk

Dirty throttle bodys are very common in VWs of that year and lead to symptoms similar to what you describe. Get it cleaned and reset and see what happens.

Beanmachine

Cheers lads thanks for the help!!!