Poor poor acceleration

The_phat_controlleruk · Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:13 pm

Having a prob with my polo at the mo, when I accelerate hard, it sounds and feels exactly like she is only firing on three cylinders and struggles up to about 2000 rpm, past that she pulls quite happily, however, if I gently accelerate (like an OAP), she pulls away fine with no hesitation. Anyone had this?

Ta muchly.

Hardcore · Post by **Hardcore** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 9:55 pm

iv got this problem now

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:13 am

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:14 am

Does it sort of like stutter or stall on its way to reaching 2k rpm?

2D · Post by 2D » Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:19 pm

im Having the same prob with my polo 1.4cl 6n! can anyone help?

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:01 pm

g/f had this sorta problem with her 1.4cl and it turned out to be a knackered HT lead! i'd give them a check over if i were you.

2D · Post by 2D » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:35 pm

DanDiesel wrote:g/f had this sorta problem with her 1.4cl and it turned out to be a knackered HT lead! i'd give them a check over if i were you.

will do thanks

Rmachines · Post by **Rmachines** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:30 pm

If the engine is running smooth, and not missing it will be to do with the EFI system, Most likely an issue between the Throttle body and ECU, Mabey fueling, If its running rough then as said beffore, Check the ignition system over.

SteB · Post by **SteB** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 7:21 pm

Before spending loads of money on replacing parts, go buy a can of carb cleaner (less than a fiver) and a find a nice clean rag. Have the airbox off and give the throttle body a good clean out.

If that doesnt improve things, get it on VAG-COM if possible to see if there any fault codes

The_phat_controlleruk · Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:53 am

She is running smooth when idling, I'll break out the VAG-COM and have a butcher's. Not so much of an issue at the moment, considering my gearbox went wednesday night, that now takes priority, cheers anyway peeps.