Loss of power with TDI

farmersam · 01-10-2006, 11:27

I have a 2001 Octy 110 TDI with about 69k on the clock (estate). Never had any problems until now where i ams finding a lack of power on the turbo. Turbo still whistles etc and pulls till about 3000 revs. After that it's dead, so am now having to go up hills in 4th where before i would have pulled no problem in 5th, and overtake in 4th rather than 3rd as more torque in 4th at lower revs, has become a nightmare. - any ideas as to what the problem is - could this be a pressure switch malfunction? - No warning lights etc, no noticeable change to fuel economy etc, just a lack of power

mbames · 01-10-2006, 12:37

That sounds like your MAF sensor - about £60-£70 part exchange at a dealer. Or you can try cleaning it first - have a search on here about it, there are several posts covering it.

Mine (110 TDi, 2001) has done the same thing! But will hit 100k miles on Tuesday

TeflonTom · 01-10-2006, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbames

That sounds like your MAF sensor - about £60-£70 part exchange at a dealer.

iirc you cant get the maf sensors on exchange any more.... you can only buy them outright now

mbames · 01-10-2006, 17:41

Pretty sure my deal does a part-ex.

anyhow:

eBay.co.uk: 2004 SKODA OCTAVIA TDI AIR FLOW METER (item 230033205193 end time 06-Oct-06 22:51:08 BST)

cheezemonkhai · 01-10-2006, 20:45

If not gsf and euro car parts do them on exchange or outright purchase for £65 or less.

Try cleaning it first.

I'm curious as to maybe the EGR being bunged up with crud from the exhaust, but not really sure how this would manifest.

01-10-2006, 11:27	#1
farmersam Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Loss of power with TDI I have a 2001 Octy 110 TDI with about 69k on the clock (estate). Never had any problems until now where i ams finding a lack of power on the turbo. Turbo still whistles etc and pulls till about 3000 revs. After that it's dead, so am now having to go up hills in 4th where before i would have pulled no problem in 5th, and overtake in 4th rather than 3rd as more torque in 4th at lower revs, has become a nightmare. - any ideas as to what the problem is - could this be a pressure switch malfunction? - No warning lights etc, no noticeable change to fuel economy etc, just a lack of power

01-10-2006, 12:37	#2
mbames Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Weymouth, Dorset Posts: 1,388 Thanks: 0 Thanked 49 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Loss of power with TDI That sounds like your MAF sensor - about £60-£70 part exchange at a dealer. Or you can try cleaning it first - have a search on here about it, there are several posts covering it. Mine (110 TDi, 2001) has done the same thing! But will hit 100k miles on Tuesday

01-10-2006, 17:41	#4
mbames Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Weymouth, Dorset Posts: 1,388 Thanks: 0 Thanked 49 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Loss of power with TDI Pretty sure my deal does a part-ex. anyhow: eBay.co.uk: 2004 SKODA OCTAVIA TDI AIR FLOW METER (item 230033205193 end time 06-Oct-06 22:51:08 BST)

01-10-2006, 20:45	#5
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,778 Thanks: 77 Thanked 341 Times in 315 Posts	Re: Loss of power with TDI If not gsf and euro car parts do them on exchange or outright purchase for £65 or less. Try cleaning it first. I'm curious as to maybe the EGR being bunged up with crud from the exhaust, but not really sure how this would manifest. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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