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Problems with VW Bora 2007: Trembling at idle, jerking when accelerating and illuminated engine control light
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A 2007 VW Bora is experiencing issues with trembling at idle, jerking during acceleration, and an illuminated engine control light. The initial suspicion is a fault with the throttle valve. A similar issue in a VW Golf was resolved by addressing a defective wiring harness/connector on the accelerator pedal module. It is suggested to check for corrosion or damage in the wiring harness as a potential cause.
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PlaystationFan2 (community.author)
Hey, thanks for the answer! My Bora has already done 217086 km and had its last service recently. The idea with the wiring harness on the accelerator pedal module sounds very plausible, I'll have it checked out! I'll keep you posted on what the garage says. Thanks again for the tip!
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DurchBraunschweigFan
No problem, always happy to help! I'm glad I could help. And yes, with the mileage it could well be that the wiring harness is the problem. Things just wear out over time. And it's a known problem with the VW Bora, I've read about it on the net before. Just check whether the plug is corroded or the wiring harness is damaged, that could be the problem. Definitely let us know how it goes at the workshop and what they say. Keep your fingers crossed that the problem is fixed quickly! Good luck!
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PlaystationFan2 (community.author)
Great, thanks for the other tips! I will definitely look out for corrosion and damage to the cables. Hopefully the problem can be fixed soon. I will definitely keep you posted on how my workshop visit goes. I really appreciate the help! See you then!
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DurchBraunschweigFan
Hi, I had a similar problem with my 2005 VW Golf. I'm not a car mechanic or anything, but I do have a bit of experience. They found the fault quickly at my garage. The wiring harness/connector on the accelerator pedal module was defective. The repair cost me 95 euros, including labor and everything. But the car has been running great ever since. It would be helpful to know a little more about your car in order to be able to give more precise tips. Exactly which model is it and how many kilometers has the car already covered? What maintenance or repairs have already been carried out? Such information could help with troubleshooting. Give it a try and let us know! Good luck!
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