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1999 Volkswagen Golf acceleration

Tiny
CONNORMCHATTIE
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 87,000 MILES
When accelerating the car kicks in as usual on the odd occasion but normally the car feels sluggish and kicks in later or doesn't at all, it chugs as well almost as if the car is in a two high a gear but it is not? Thanks
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 AT 4:24 PM

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Tiny
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Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, bogging etc. Could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
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.
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 AT 4:15 AM

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