my car hesitates/loss power/kinda studders for a second with acceleration

2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
126,000 MILES
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VSANT76
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my car hesitates/loss power/kinda studders for a second with acceleration, engine light on but when hesitates it blinks, code p0302, p0102. I cleaned mass air flow censor . removed mass air flow and engine ran without issues
Mar 5, 2012 at 4:17 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the plugs too. Cylinder 2 has a misfire.
Mar 5, 2012 at 4:45 PM
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VSANT76
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ok thanks ,
I guess my real Question was What does it mean when the engine light starts to blink on a VW as opposed to just a constant glow?
Mar 5, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That usually indicates a misfire.
Mar 5, 2012 at 4:57 PM