Lack of ooomph in Vrs

SCVRS · 30-10-2006, 12:48

Suggestions or advice needed please.

In my standard Octy Vrs. When I put my foot hard down in 2nd, I can hear the turbo noise and then it appears to get quieter around 3000rpm and the power seems to die off a little. if I then lift off the gas and reapply it seems to pick up again.

If i feed the power through gently it doesn't seem to creat such a problem and there apepars to be more power. Haev I got a problem or is this just a characteristic of a turbo charged engine.

Thanks in advance. SC

***DGW*** · 30-10-2006, 13:07

Just in second gear?

Smithy1 · 08-11-2006, 16:54

I recognise your symptoms - I find that it is more noticable in 4th gear on my vrs. In going through the gears I quite often find that I feel a stronger surge of power if I dont floor it. I dont know what could be the cause though???

Goochie · 08-11-2006, 17:00

Do you know anyone with VAG-COM or other suitable diagnostic tool near you?

I suspect they may find a 17705 fault code indicating a boost pressure drop. In your case it sound sliek it could be either a simple boost leak or the diverter valve that is at fault.

A diagnostics check will provide significat clues though.

30-10-2006, 12:48	#1
SCVRS Legend!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 510 Thanks: 42 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Lack of ooomph in Vrs Suggestions or advice needed please. In my standard Octy Vrs. When I put my foot hard down in 2nd, I can hear the turbo noise and then it appears to get quieter around 3000rpm and the power seems to die off a little. if I then lift off the gas and reapply it seems to pick up again. If i feed the power through gently it doesn't seem to creat such a problem and there apepars to be more power. Haev I got a problem or is this just a characteristic of a turbo charged engine. Thanks in advance. SC

30-10-2006, 13:07	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Lack of ooomph in Vrs Just in second gear? __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

08-11-2006, 16:54	#3
Smithy1 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lack of ooomph in Vrs I recognise your symptoms - I find that it is more noticable in 4th gear on my vrs. In going through the gears I quite often find that I feel a stronger surge of power if I dont floor it. I dont know what could be the cause though???

08-11-2006, 17:00	#4
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Lack of ooomph in Vrs Do you know anyone with VAG-COM or other suitable diagnostic tool near you? I suspect they may find a 17705 fault code indicating a boost pressure drop. In your case it sound sliek it could be either a simple boost leak or the diverter valve that is at fault. A diagnostics check will provide significat clues though.

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