toff
04-11-2011, 01:01 AM
Hi,
All of a sudden, my 1998 Polo 1.4 Auto is suffering power-loss, cutting-out or even stalling when I accelerate.
I've noticed that the car struggles to move and the revs drop when I press the accelerator when the engine is idling. When the car is stood still with the auto box in D (drive) with my foot on the brake pedal; the car will randomly try to lurch forward a bit every 4-5 seconds as if I'm pressing the accelerator pedal (but obviously I'm not!)
My initial thoughts were brake pedal switch.. but reading up on various forums, people suggest the idle stabilisation valve and cleaning out the throttle body.
I will try the above but if anybody could chuck their experience / opinion in, it'd be much appreciated.
Al.
PS: About 2 weeks ago I had the cam belt and water pump changed. It wouldn't suprise me if the garage had spilt coolant over a sensor somewhere and it's taken a while to work it's wayinto the electronics!
All of a sudden, my 1998 Polo 1.4 Auto is suffering power-loss, cutting-out or even stalling when I accelerate.
I've noticed that the car struggles to move and the revs drop when I press the accelerator when the engine is idling. When the car is stood still with the auto box in D (drive) with my foot on the brake pedal; the car will randomly try to lurch forward a bit every 4-5 seconds as if I'm pressing the accelerator pedal (but obviously I'm not!)
My initial thoughts were brake pedal switch.. but reading up on various forums, people suggest the idle stabilisation valve and cleaning out the throttle body.
I will try the above but if anybody could chuck their experience / opinion in, it'd be much appreciated.
Al.
PS: About 2 weeks ago I had the cam belt and water pump changed. It wouldn't suprise me if the garage had spilt coolant over a sensor somewhere and it's taken a while to work it's wayinto the electronics!