🚗 Classic Fault — Volkswagen (1974–1983)
Golf Mk1 carburettor icing
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$10 – $35 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Multimeter
📋 Overview
Engine stalls in cold damp conditions, typically 0-5°C with high humidity. Classic Solex/Pierburg symptom.
🩺 Symptoms
- Engine stalls suddenly in cold wet weather
- will restart after warming
- surging idle in winter
🔍 Possible Causes
- Ice formation in carburettor throttle bore
- failed carb heater element
- disconnected heat supply hose
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
- Check carb heater element continuity
- inspect heat riser hose from exhaust manifold
- test in cold conditions
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Repair carb heater circuit
90% of users confirm this fix worked (41 reports)
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