2000 Volkswagen Jetta loosing power

2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
356,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SPRUCE
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my jetta is loosing power going up hills,is seem to have a hard time going from overdrive to drive , but all in all it just seems to be starving for power
Jul 22, 2010 at 7:27 AM
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below:

Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed 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.
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 it.
Jul 23, 2010 at 1:32 AM