One problem related to engine rattling and whining sounds has been reported for the 2004 Volkswagen Golf. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Volkswagen Golf based on all problems reported for the 2004 Golf.
The epc light illuminated then the engine cut completely off. Vehicle's epc light illuminated on 3 separate occasions at 798, 1,029 and 1,110 miles respectively. On the first two repairs, they found problems with the throttle. (throttle valve control system malfunction, idle air control system rpm was higher than expected, and the throttle valve drive-g186 experienced an electrical fault in the circuit-per self diagnosis log) the engine would suddenly die out, idled roughly, whistling sounds were heard, the epc light would come at intermittent times, the vehicle would become unable to be driven over 15mph, and at times, when the epc light would come on the engine would die simultaneously.
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