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Old 04-26-2009, 08:33 PM   #1
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Unhappy rpm drop after new wires

so i installed new plugs a month ago and then had to order some wires, I threw on the new wires today and all is well except if i tap the gas my rpms drop to nearly nothing then go back up. This happens every time I stop. All the wires are connected tightly>? This also happened when i just put plugs in but then went away. Any suggestion what it could be?

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Old 04-26-2009, 09:51 PM   #2
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you tap the throttle every time you stop?
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Old 04-26-2009, 11:01 PM   #3
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uh no? the rpms just go down when i DO tap it
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Old 04-28-2009, 11:40 PM   #4
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i tap the throttle everytime i stop . you dont?

less wear on the clutch when engaging it .
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Old 04-28-2009, 11:42 PM   #5
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thats a wierd situation though . sounds like you crossed the wires up or something .

try some dielectrode grease as well .
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Old 04-29-2009, 04:31 PM   #6
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At night time, open up your hood while the car is started, and see if the wires are arcing. I had this problem on my old Jetta, it was like frankenstein **** in there man!

EDIT: oh this was after aftermarket wires as well, i will forevermore use oem wires for now on
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Old 04-29-2009, 04:35 PM   #7
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I had this issue when I installed a grounding kit. It'll eventually go away, the ECU has to reset and relearn timing. Should clear up after a 50 miles or so.
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I had this issue when I installed a grounding kit. It'll eventually go away, the ECU has to reset and relearn timing. Should clear up after a 50 miles or so.
I don't see what relearning timing has to do with plugs, wires and grounding kits.

I'm going with rechecking the wiring.
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