1998 Volkswagen Jetta Right Before Shift Gears Car Looses Power This Happening

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
13,000 MILES
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right before I shift gears my car looses its power. why is this happening? it will only let me get up 40 mph in all gears. i have to let my foot off the gas to regain speed.
Apr 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM
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i would have the cat converter checked as it may be clogged restricting performance

Roy
Apr 14, 2013 at 12:44 PM
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