Cutting out!

[Mike 3.2 GSI]

I have just had a problem getting the my 04 Vec GSi to idle without giving it some revs from startup. This has never happened before the car always runs like a dream and has only covered 11500 miles. There is no fault lights on the dash and eveything else is fine. I took it for spin and intially it would'nt take the throttle very well for about 100 yards, then it was fine and pulled ok when warm. Although I noticed it didnt feel quite as lively sub 3000 revs as usual. When I returned home I opened the bonnet to have a listen and the top end sounded a bit ticky. If I put my motor in for a health check at my local vx dealer will he have to supply me a courtesy car through my warranty anyone know? Also I bought my car in Yorkshire and live in Scotland so hope happy will my local dealer be about doing warranty work?

[Duncan]

I can't answer any questions about your problem Mike, but if your local dealer isn't happy about being paid by Vx to do some warranty work then take it elsewhere!!

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[v6boy]

I bought my Car from a Vx dealer in Chesterfield, i live in Preston about 80 miles away, when i bought it, i was told that i can take it to any garage i like.

[Gsi3.2]

I bought my Car from a Vx dealer in Chesterfield, i live in Preston about 80 miles away, when i bought it, i was told that i can take it to any garage i like.

Likewise, If you have a VX warranty you can approach any dealer to carry out the work. My GSi came form Kent and I live in south Beds. Have never had a prob in this respect.

As for the Idling, if you don't get the spanner light then I would look towards the valve clearance's being affected by the oil draining back overnight from the hydraulic lifters. If it was a sensor or a soleniod valve you would get the fault light. How long until it's due a service??