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hi everyone
ive got a vw polo estate 1.6 year 2000 w plate and im a woman so untill my other half can tell you better on the problem i will try to tell you myself
1st when cold it cuts out when parking,reversing or even at a junction unless you give it a little revs and a handbrake start...
2nd when you are driving its fine
i have been told that it could be one of three sensors could anyone help as its being a total pain in my ass and does anyone know how much these sensors are and if they are easy to fit ive had this car since november 05 as i always wanted a polo and traded my toyota surf in for one of these babys overall its a cracking family car please help
kerry

just took it to be looked at today and it seems that the computer says its the throttle control valve thats causing the problem and i nearly fainted when i got the price for the part it was £302+vat total including labour +vat is £401.85p anyone know of any cheaper places

I was quoted a brand new one from euro car parts (www.eurocarparts.co.uk), it was about £200.00 in all. My car suffered from the same problem, VW dealer told me the throttle body had gone, they would kindly replace it for £580.00, and the best bit, no guarantee that a new one would fix the problem.

thanks its seems a lot better my better half cleaned it out and it seems to run a bit better doesnt seem to cut out but it is running just got to save a little then i can have it done
cheers