Mk3... Engine Cuts Off at 5000Rpm...

[mona.mosiuoa]

A Mk3 Gli Auto... Engine cuts off when the engine revs at 5000Rpm... when driving or just revving it up, it cut when the counter reaches 5000Rpm, regardless of the speed I'm driving at... please assist...

[dewsburylad]

how long has it been like this have you had the timing belt done recently or the water pump ?
i had the same issues with my agg 8v golf gti
the problem was the timing was out even tho it ran perfectly well upto 5k limmiter
<safe mode>
30% power redution 30% fuel increase consumption
before you try anything have the timing checked and double checked by a qualified vw mech as alot of other mechs dont really know the sweet spots for timing the mk3 golf up ill get you a link i was given on here 3 or 4 months ago i follwed it to exactly and never looked back scince
regards craig

[dewsburylad]

MKIII Timing Belt and full water pump page.

[cabriosnap]

not sure if this would come into play but...knock sensor good/still plugged in?

i would deff check timing and condition of belt