I was parked at some traffic lights the other day, in neutral, no probs, then the car shudders badly for about a seconds and the engine managment light comes on!

Now when idle it doesnt seem very happy, up and down a bit but when im driving it seems fine.

Any ideas??

Joe

Throttle body may need a clean.

http://briskoda.net/octavia-i/how-clean-throttle-body/78898/

HTH

Throttle body may need a clean.

Thanks for the reply, now I'm no mechanic and the term throttle body has confussed me :confused:

Ill give that a go, thanks alot for the info, apprieciated

You know, after reading the other pages your suggetion makes perfect sense!

I'll clean it up and let you know mate

now I'm no mechanic :

Me neither ...........lol

Welcome to the site :D

Dodgy coil pack starting to break down?

Dodgy coil pack starting to break down?

Dodgy coil pack??? Care to elaborate my friend??

Coil pack doesnt make much sense to a guy in I.T :confused: