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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: weedude83 on 27 February 2013, 19:27

Title: No Power!
Post by: weedude83 on 27 February 2013, 19:27

Hi everyone, new poster here.
Have had a problem with my golf for a while but have been struggling for cash so been unable to put it in for repair.

I'll give you an example of what happens.

Ill be in first gear, getting speed up & when i get into second, its like something is holding the car back. Restricting it if you will. Then all of a sudden, its like something clicks into place and I get the power I was after.

Also, when im in higher gears, its like my revs hit an invisible ceiling and wont go any further than like 40,000 revs.

The car goes through a lot of coolant too.

I know that my Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor is knackered - would that be the cause?

Title: Re: No Power!
Post by: Rhyso on 27 February 2013, 19:32

Welcome  :smiley:

It would help if you could tell us which Golf you have and what engine  :wink:

Title: Re: No Power!
Post by: JC on 27 February 2013, 19:33

which mark ?

which engine ?

petrol or diesel ?

and hello  :smiley:

Title: Re: No Power!
Post by: weedude83 on 27 February 2013, 19:34

its a 1.4 match 2003 plate.
5 door
petrol

Cheers! :grin:

Title: Re: No Power!
Post by: benvictors on 27 February 2013, 19:36

Quote from: weedude83 on 27 February 2013, 19:27

Hi everyone, new poster here.
Have had a problem with my golf for a while but have been struggling for cash so been unable to put it in for repair.

I'll give you an example of what happens.

Ill be in first gear, getting speed up & when i get into second, its like something is holding the car back. Restricting it if you will. Then all of a sudden, its like something clicks into place and I get the power I was after.

Also, when im in higher gears, its like my revs hit an invisible ceiling and wont go any further than like 40,000 revs.

The car goes through a lot of coolant too.

I know that my Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor is knackered - would that be the cause?

Wowzers!!!

Title: Re: No Power!
Post by: Nino on 27 February 2013, 21:45

Hi and welcome to the forum :)

Well it sounds like your car "could" be struggling for pressure, the most common cause for coolent being used alot is ether a leak somewhere or the horrible head gasget :(

Title: Re: No Power!
Post by: GTi_James on 28 February 2013, 08:52

i'd be worried if you could hit 40,000 revs as well  :lipsrsealed:

have you done any mods to the vehicle?

Title: Re: No Power!
Post by: weedude83 on 28 February 2013, 14:16

Hi folks, thanks for replies.
Didnt mean 40,000 revs - my bad!

No mods on the car at all.

Just really feels like something is holding it back when im accellerating. Can feel a jolt when it finally clicks into place - car takes off!

Just really not sure whats causing it

Title: Re: No Power!
Post by: Taylor777 on 28 February 2013, 14:23

just an idea but check the air intake and fueling are both ok.

my old mk2 used to "lag" when i accelerated due to it taking in too much air, then all of a sudden it would catch up and accelerate.

if its taking in air after the sensor the engine would be allowing for it and wont put enough fuel in and the same with fuel, if theres not enough fuel or its takign a while for fuel to get to the engine it might casue this delay in acceleration.

Title: Re: No Power!
Post by: weedude83 on 28 February 2013, 14:27

The cars due a service - would cleaning filters, spark plugs etc maybe do the trick?

Title: Re: No Power!
Post by: Taylor777 on 28 February 2013, 14:28

Definateyl!

A full service wouldnt hurt and if its due one it could well be causing hesitation!