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GLEN77
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2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
1.6L
4 CYL
2WD
300,000 MILES
My rev counter is going up and down slowly sometimes it cuts off while driving.
Saturday, November 30th, 2019 AT 8:58 PM
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KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,643 POSTS
Hello,
It sounds like you have a clogged catalytic converter. To be sure this guide can confirm the issue:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter
Please run down this guide and report back.
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