1.4 80 cold accelaration

[rasA4]

we have a 1.4 Polo 80 Match
ever since we have had the car upon starting car from cold, the car really struggles to accelarate like something is holding it back
i know its not a fast car when its warmed up its a lot better

any ideas why this is does it need something changed or looked at?

oh its a Automatic
thanks all

[RUM4MO]

I think that the fist thing would be to check what temperature the engine coolant thinks it is seeing, or if you can't do that, replace the engine coolant sensor.

[rasA4]

Cheers ill give that a go, thank you
ill report back

[rasA4]

just fitted the replacement i bought a febi brand model 3911 sensor...
started the car guess what.....


its sorted!!!!! drivers a lot better now when cold

big thanks

[RUM4MO]

Brilliant news!