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1999 Golf Mk4 GT TDI 1.9 110 - '99 Golf Mk4 stalls randomly - HobNoxious

My Golf often stalls, usually when changing gear or backing off. Occasionally when cruising steadily it feels like it's missing a little, and it feels like it's hesitating every second or two. The glow-plug light usually comes on after it has stalled. The brake lights are all good (which is what the glow-plug light usually means). Turning the key off & on again gets it going.

It never stalls when accelerating, doesn't smoke, and I get an indicated 60mpg+.

Could this be blocked injectors? Injector loom? Dodgy fuel? (I use the same Shell station usually)

Any ideas gladly received!

1999 Golf Mk4 GT TDI 1.9 110 - '99 Golf Mk4 stalls randomly - elekie&a/c doctor

Maybe an idea to get a dignostic check carried it .This could possibly give an indication of any problem.As with any diesel issue,I would strongly suggest that the fuel filter be renewed.I don't think a golf of this age has the PD engine,so the injectors are mechanical ,not electric.hth

1999 Golf Mk4 GT TDI 1.9 110 - '99 Golf Mk4 stalls randomly - dieselnut

I would also suggest you put a piece of clear tubing in the fuel line immediately before the injection pump. Look for any air in the fuel as that can upset the pump & cause poor running.