SPONSORED LINKS

2002 VW Jetta losing power

Tiny
DONNIS78
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 15,200 MILES
I have a 2002 vw jetta that will lose rpms and die while driving. When I pull over and restart it, it fires right back up. At first it only did it once or twice a year, now it does it almost everytime I drive it. Of course it won't do it for the dealership! It seems like it mostly happens in the first 10 minutes I'm driving and especially if I'm going up hill. Thanks!
SPONSORED LINKS
Monday, March 21st, 2011 AT 11:08 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating********, bogging, misfiring etc. Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 AT 11:17 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Low Power Content

Fix an Engine with Low Power!
VIDEO
Fix an Engine with Low Power!
Instructional repair video
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
GUIDE
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
The power your car's engine is producing is important. When you step on the gas you need your car to accelerate, mainly to keep you out of trouble when getting onto the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links