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05-29-2005, 06:34 AM
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1996 GTI 8v 2.0 Power loss
I have been experiencing power loss problems with my GTI for the last few months.
At first I was unable to get the engine to rev beyond 4000 rpm. and there was extreme power loss above 2500 rpm. accompanied with faultering/spluttering. I took it to the garage which has reqularly serviced the car. Based on the fault codes they replaced the catalytic converter, and that mass airflow sensor. Since this work I have noticed a marginal improvement but still suffer with the power loss and spluttering. I have changed the fuel filter and intorduced injector cleaning fluid to the fuel. All with no affect. Has anyone got any further suggestions??? |
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05-30-2005, 04:48 PM
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Whens the last time you changed the timing belt and tensioner?
Distributor cap / rotor? plugs?
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05-31-2005, 04:24 AM
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Re: 1996 GTI 8v 2.0 Power loss
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Not touched the timing belt and tensioner, but will investigate. The local garage has suggested that there is a potential problem with the injectors. As the MAF sensor reports operating fully open for a period (suggesting that engine has to run rich to compensate for an issue??). Thanx for assistance. Will get back to you on the timming belt thing. Anyother suggestions?? |
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06-05-2005, 11:45 PM
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Re: Re: 1996 GTI 8v 2.0 Power loss
The air screen inside the air box below the air filter might be clogged. Cleaning it cleared a P1128 error code in my VW that initially seemed like a bad MAF and/or O2 sensor. My VW's pickup improved significantly afterwords. Hope this helps. Cheap fix if it works.
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07-30-2005, 06:14 AM
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Fixed!!
The problem got so bad, that the car was undrivable. We put in a new MAF Sensor, and hey presto all is now ok. It appears that some new parts are not new. If the code on the box is followed by an X then it is liklely to be a refurbished part. I can only assume that the sensor whihc was replaced some time ago has always been faulty. Thanx for your advice and help. |
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07-30-2005, 06:14 AM
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Fixed!!
The problem got so bad, that the car was undrivable. We put in a new MAF Sensor, and hey presto all is now ok. It appears that some new parts are not new. If the code on the box is followed by an X then it is liklely to be a refurbished part. I can only assume that the sensor which was replaced some time ago has always been faulty. Thanx for your advice and help. |
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