2008 Volkswagen Polo Repair Question
Hi, my cars keeps "jolting" as i accelerate to aprox 30mph then yesterday it lost complete acceleration, however the rev counter was still working and it drove again after restarting the engine, though the jolting continued and it cut out twice more, a li
Answer
Do you have a check engine light? Sounds like a hesistation problem
Could be caused by one of the following below
Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.
Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing.
Thanks for your reply, i do have what looks like an engine light appear on my dash. The car is just over 3 years old and the warranty has therefore just expired however it has had a service and its first MOT in october, should the parts be covered by these?