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1999 Volkswagen Polo Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Fuel filter, Spark plugs.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.

Asked on September 27, 2012

Hi my car has a slight miss at 1000rpm to 2000rpm but if im on a highway and i open it full it doesnt miss but only on low rev when i drive

Hi my polo drives perfect only when im driving on a low rev on every gear it has a slight miss but when in on a open road theres no miss because im travelling fast but when im driving slow theres a miss
Avatar Asked by muhammadhuzair

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Replied on September 27, 2012

Are there any trouble codes?
Such symptoms usually are caused by the EGR system.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 8, 2012

no bru there are no codes but it has that miss i dont no if its caused by the fuel filter or whats the EGR system

Tiny Response from muhammadhuzair
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Replied on October 8, 2012

Exhaust Recirculation System. Fuel filter seldom cause misfiring at low rpms.

Were the spark plugs and related components checkd? It could be a wire that is bad or loose

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 10, 2012

ya bru i put new spark plugs recently but it doesnt miss all the times only at certain times

Tiny Response from muhammadhuzair
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Replied on October 10, 2012

That could mean a bad or loose spark plug wire.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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