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Sputtering on acceleration and excessive vibration

Tiny
WONDERFULL SHAMBAHWETA KATSAYA
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  • 1998 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 95,000 MILES
My vehicle is the MK3 model. It vibrates excessively on idle and is at times mistaken for a diesel engine because of the sound it makes. It gets quieter when you drive off. On acceleration it sputters, gives off this choking sound and has very minimal power. At higher revs the sputtering is minimal.
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 AT 2:20 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like an ignition system issue which can be solve by giving the engine a tune up. Here is a guide to help you get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Do not forget to clean the throttle body.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, June 25th, 2018 AT 12:16 PM

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