My 1.8T just started having problems while on a long trip.
It still cruises down the hwy just fine, but during acceleration looses power right at 3000 rpm.
The engine runs good and the turbo seems to spool up just fine.
Once I bring it back down under 3000, the power comes back.
The engine light...
My 2001 1.8T Beetle just started having problems while on a long trip.
It still cruises down the hwy just fine, but during acceleration looses power right at 3000 rpm.
The engine runs good and the turbo seems to spool up just fine.
Once I bring it back down under 3000, the power comes back.
The...
Never thought about buying a VW Beetle until I test drove a 2001 1.8T.
After driving it I noticed that acceleraton was slightly surging but still had A SH*# load of POWER!!!!...Could this car have been "Re-curved" or "Chipped"?...How can I tell.
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