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1991 Audi Quattro Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Brakes, Body.
Mileage: 117,000 miles.

Asked on February 15, 2012

I have a audi 2.3 20v coupe quattro and when i am accelarating the car will not accelarate past 3500/4000 rpm feels like its being pulled

I have an audi 2.3 20v quattro and when i accelarate the car wont go past 3500/4000 rpm feels like brakes are on or its being held back brakes are fine drive train is fine when car is in newtral the engine revs fine
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Replied on February 15, 2012

Your transmission could be slipping or the exhaust system has restriction, also check the wide open throttle switch on the throttle body-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 16, 2012

do you think it could be miss firing under load

Tiny Response from ianowen
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Replied on February 16, 2012

Refer to this links: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough and http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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