VW Polo - Jumps when engine is cold

Mclovin · 23-01-2008 02:33PM #1

I just have a quick query and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the matter.

I drive a 00 polo 1.4 and every morning for the past week the car does not accelerate properly for about the first 2-5mins that i start driving. It is a very jumpy sort of acceleration with very little power.

I was wondering if this is just cause the engine is cold / the battery is low or is it a more serious problem and i should have it looked at?

Replies appreciated!!!!

thanks

biko · 23-01-2008 02:36PM

Engine and/or oil cold. I have the same issue and usually start the car up and have a smoke. It's warm by the time I finish the cigarette.
If I try to drive away immediately the car will actually stop after 50 yards.

Mclovin · 23-01-2008 02:39PM

Thanks a million for the advice, i thought it was that but was scared it could have been something more serious.

Anan1 · 23-01-2008 02:46PM

biko wrote: »

Engine and/or oil cold. I have the same issue and usually start the car up and have a smoke. It's warm by the time I finish the cigarette.
If I try to drive away immediately the car will actually stop after 50 yards.

Anyone remember the Hamlet TV ads?

Mclovin · 23-01-2008 02:59PM

Nope but i can see what your trying to do there, jokes are never as funny when you have to explain them!

I'll give you a cyber nod and laugh

VW Polo - Jumps when engine is cold

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