Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

acceleration problem

  • 17-01-2010 8:48pm
    #1
    Stuxnet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭


    i have a 03 vw passat 1.9tdi, 63k on clock
    ive noticed the last week or 2 when i go to accelerate there is a long delay before the pick up kicks in, i could have it floored in third gear and nothing happens for 10 seconds,
    any ideas why before i bring it to get seen ?
    i havnet a clue about cars tbh !

    thanks


Comments

  • #2
    GTE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,915 ✭✭✭GTE


    It could be a number of things from sensors to turbos.

    When you get to about 2000 revs can you hear the turbo whistle?


  • #3
    DiarmaidGNR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 382 ✭✭DiarmaidGNR


    Most common fault with all cars that have acceleration issues is a bad air flow meter. Easy fix, but the part *could* be more than €100.


  • #4
    Greenacres
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭Greenacres


    DiarmaidGNR wrote: »
    Most common fault with all cars that have acceleration issues is a bad air flow meter. Easy fix, but the part *could* be more than €100.

    I have a passat tdi and this has happened twice to me over the 120k miles I have driven it. Both times it was the Engine Management System had shut off the turbo because there was a problem with the air flow meter. 80 euro for a new one and as diarmaid said an easy fix.


Advertisement