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02 Octavia losing power.

  • 20-11-2012 05:57PM
    #1
    drvr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭


    Looking for some help or advice. I have a 1.4 petrol (BCA engine) skoda octavia, with 114,000 miles (approx) on the clock. For the last year or so the car loses power on a particular stretch of the road. It feels like I'm suddenly trying to tow a house! On one or two occasions it actually cut out. I've had a diagnostic check done (no problems recorded) and had the fuel filter replaced.
    I recently had a lot of work done to the engine ( fan belt partially broke and whipped under the timing belt, lifted it and damaged valves). This work hasn't had any change on the problem. Can anyone suggest what might be happening?
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    spiggotpaddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 843 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


    Could it be an intermittent coil problem. The coils are well known as a problem on them.


  • #3
    drvr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭drvr


    I've had coil problems before, and all have been changed at some point. You normally get an engine management light showing too, but I'll look into it. Thanks for the reply.


  • #4
    spiggotpaddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 843 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


    Have you checked to see if one of the brakes is sticking?


  • #5
    drvr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭drvr


    Never thought of the brakes, any idea why it might be only on a particular stretch of road though?


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