Re: 16v power probs cont.

["Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>]

Hey, same thing is happening to my car.  I have done the normal tests (cold
acceleration testing the dpr, potentiometer, wiring, etc.) which makes me
come to the conclusion that this may just be a simple temp sensor problem.
I am suspecting that the computer takes into consideration the temperature
of the motor when computing what kind of signal to send the dpr on a cold
acceleration.  Since everything else seems to be working right,  I am only
suspecting.  Plus, the the diagnosis from the All Data (I know I know) that
I was working with didn't say anything about the temp sensor and I would
think the temp sensor HAS to be in the equation somewhere.  HTH!!  If anyone
else has any light to shine on this subject, please do so!!!  TIA!!

Dave

>    This sure seems familiar. I'm having the same problem though I haven't
> replaced the distributor yet. I did recently replace (apparently
> unnecessarily) the idle stabilizer valve. I still have lousy power, bad
> mileage and plugs that look to be from a very rich running engine. Coil?
> Injectors? Fifth injector leaking?
>    Gerry

Tyler wrote:

> OK, I am still having hestitation on acceleration probs with my 16v. It's
> to the point now where you let the clutch out and floor it and nothing
> happens... takes forever to get moving...
> Now sometimes it runs fine, and sometimes it runs fine after you restart
> it. Here is what has been replaced since the problem became known...
> 1. OX sensor
> 2. Knock sensor
> 3. Distributor
> 4. Removed cat
> 5. Plugs and wires are ok
> 6. Vaccum leaks were all fixed
>
> Now I have had several VW guys look at my car and they had no clue... now
I
> also have a air/fuel gauge and it doesn't seem to be out of whack... any
> clues here guys? Oh, sometimes my gas mileage is shit, but sometimes it's
> normal...
>
> I'm taking the car to the dealer on Tuesday if I don't get it fixed by
> then... TIA guys! Auto X season starts next week... gotta get my baby on
da
> track!
> Tyler
> 8816v




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