Tachometer goes up to 4,000 - 5,000 wildly and I experience loss of power and have to shift and slow the car down to keep tachometer around 3,000. This happens going up hills. Can't go any faster than 30 mph. On flat roads it runs fine at 50 - 60 mph in 5th gear. Engine is running hot and there is a smell. No lights have come on dashboard.
SOURCE: 2001 volkswagen golf epc light on loss of power
i had the same problem... Change the spark plugs and the ignition coils, All of them... It usually accelerates without giving it gas.. Don't worry about that...
SOURCE: hi i have a 1999 vw passat 2.8 v6 and the problem
hi i have a 1999 vw passat 2.8 v6 and the problem is that my car does not accelerate as normal,it goes up to 1500 rpm and 2000 rpm and it goes up and down,if u dont press the gas pedal it will die if i step more on gas it passes the 2000rpm but goes up slow and it does not pass more then 4000rpm,if i run the engine it dosent have power let explosions from the intake manifol
SOURCE: 2002 Beetle Turbo S Spoiler Malfunctioning
Just like the windows and the moon roof you can get something called silicone spray. It works great ! My VW service man told me about it. I use it anytime I have trouble with these things :)
SOURCE: Shaking engine, weak power, blinking check engine light
You have a bad coil pack, they usually crack from age and heat. It's best to replace them all. Check for a VW recall on this item.
SOURCE: 2001 Jetta won't shift into high gear/
In 2001 the "Check Engine" light might give information about what's going on with the transmission. You may want to have it checked by a shop before the transmission decides to die. It might be a simple fix.
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