Intermittently Losing Power

RODDERS1974 · 18-05-2008, 18:10

Hi guys, Can anyone explain why my Octavia RS intermittently loses power. Going along quite nicely then suddenly a complete loss of drive. I need to pull my foot off the accelerator pedal and re-apply it to get any drive back!! could it be a turbo spool problem. Happens at all speeds and in all gears. Car was serviced recently and nothing picked up.

**VRStu** · 18-05-2008, 18:15

You might be better to have a diagnostic check carried out to see if there are any fault codes logged.

Could be something as simple as a loose connection which hopefully would be identified.

RODDERS1974 · 18-05-2008, 18:21

Hi Stu, Its Rod here (Lusty etc) problem happened as i was driving up to Scotland. There is no warnin lights flashing etc. When i loose power and continue to apply pressure to accelerator nothing happens. I must take my foot all the way off before i can get any drive back. Checked connections and found nothing untoward. How about an air pressure sender??

Lummox · 18-05-2008, 18:28

Like he said you need a diagnostic check to determine what is happening.

**VRStu** · 18-05-2008, 18:34

The problem is that if you don't have a diag check then you could keep throwing parts at it and wasting your money.

If you are going to be back in the area drop me a PM, we can meet up and I'll VAG-COM it for you.

**VRStu** · 18-05-2008, 18:38

I've sent you a PM anyway Roddy.

freestar36 · 16-06-2008, 13:02

Hi did you ever find out what the problem was with your car?

I am having the same problem on my Octavia.

18-05-2008, 18:10	#1
RODDERS1974 Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Intermittently Losing Power Hi guys, Can anyone explain why my Octavia RS intermittently loses power. Going along quite nicely then suddenly a complete loss of drive. I need to pull my foot off the accelerator pedal and re-apply it to get any drive back!! could it be a turbo spool problem. Happens at all speeds and in all gears. Car was serviced recently and nothing picked up.

18-05-2008, 18:15	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Intermittently Losing Power You might be better to have a diagnostic check carried out to see if there are any fault codes logged. Could be something as simple as a loose connection which hopefully would be identified. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

18-05-2008, 18:21	#3
RODDERS1974 Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Intermittently Losing Power Hi Stu, Its Rod here (Lusty etc) problem happened as i was driving up to Scotland. There is no warnin lights flashing etc. When i loose power and continue to apply pressure to accelerator nothing happens. I must take my foot all the way off before i can get any drive back. Checked connections and found nothing untoward. How about an air pressure sender??

18-05-2008, 18:28	#4
Lummox Partner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,959 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 29 Thanked 829 Times in 698 Posts	Re: Intermittently Losing Power Like he said you need a diagnostic check to determine what is happening. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

18-05-2008, 18:34	#5
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Intermittently Losing Power The problem is that if you don't have a diag check then you could keep throwing parts at it and wasting your money. If you are going to be back in the area drop me a PM, we can meet up and I'll VAG-COM it for you. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

18-05-2008, 18:38	#6
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,120 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Intermittently Losing Power I've sent you a PM anyway Roddy. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

16-06-2008, 13:02	#7
freestar36 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Intermittently Losing Power Hi did you ever find out what the problem was with your car? I am having the same problem on my Octavia.

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