Author Topic: MY 1.9 TDI 90 SE DOES NOT PULL FROM 70 ONWARDS.... PLZ HELP :(  (Read 5793 times)

Offline naz2u

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Hi guys,

Purchased a 1999 Golf TDI SE 90BHP this month, from a lady owner, with full VW service history, mileage just hit 66k however, I am facing quite an issue with the acceleration from 70mph onwards at "level ground". The car accelerates fine up to 70 but then it become VERY sluggish! It takes over 30 seconds for it to accelerate from 70 to 75mph. I have even tried dropping the gear to fourth at around 70mph but the results are the same. When the motorway is a bit down hill, its ok oviously, I've managed to hit around 98mph max then. (Please note, speed tests done on the M6 after 12am from J10 to J6 and back lol!)

Would be grateful if you could shed some light on this problem.

Many thanks.

Naz

Offline GTI EDITION (aka LTD)

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Sounds to me more than likely to be the usual problem with the air mass meter* being knackered .

*the unit is situated between the airbox and the induction pipe

And it looks like this : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-0280-218-132-air-flow-mass-meter-sensor-06B-906-461_W0QQitemZ4621673566QQcategoryZ9889QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

PS it would be best to get it checked out first or if you know someone with the same model / engine code they may be kind enough for you to try theirs before you get a new one. :wink:
« Last Edit: 19 March 2006, 15:53 by GTI EDITION »


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=topn&cat=19378

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Offline naz2u

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Hi thanks for the reply,

How can we tell if this part is at fault..? Can this fault be picked up on the he VW computers at te garage? And how much is this likely to cost to be replaced at VW garages and at independant garages?

Sorry guys, I'm a newbie :)

Cheers!

Offline GazB

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Should cost you about £60-£70 at the dealers mate :sad: and thier computers should pick the fault up

Offline naz2u

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Hi guys

Do I need to buy the Air Mass Meter or the Air Mass Meter Sensor or both???

And is it an easy installation? What does it involve?

Cheers!

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Offline Phil_M

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Unfortunately you cant buy them separately, and you will need to exchange your old one.
GOLF 1.9T AGU TD05H 18G
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v218/pipmann30/GOLF%20GTI%20%20TURBO/?albumview=slideshow

Front wheel drive monster 0-60mph in under 5sec 0-100mph in 10sec


Offline Phil_M

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Yep the maf consists of air flow sensor and housing.

To be honest i would go to your dealer to get one as the portland group dont use genuine bosh parts so i am not sure how reliable they would be.
« Last Edit: 20 March 2006, 20:34 by Phil_M »
GOLF 1.9T AGU TD05H 18G
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v218/pipmann30/GOLF%20GTI%20%20TURBO/?albumview=slideshow

Front wheel drive monster 0-60mph in under 5sec 0-100mph in 10sec

Offline welshgar

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real easy to change m8y, just 2 or 3 screws hold it all together with the air box piping..

careful with the new unit when installing it tho', dont wanna break that one too do we!! :laugh:

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Offline charri42

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Sounds just like the air mass thingy.
We had two 'lack of power' problems with our 110 TDI AUdi, first was the air mass (similar symptoms to yours) second was the CAT, where performance is even worse and 45mph becomes your new max.