Volkswagen Polo throtte problem

Car: Volkswagen Polo
Variant: 1.4 16v auto
Model Year: 2001
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
I have said in the car model that I have a Polo but I have a Lupo that is not shown on your list!!!!!
The problem is that when i start the Lupo it only ticks over, this only enables the car to crawl along! no throttle response at all.
To get any throttle response I have to repetedly start the car and rev the throtte until the car revs. There is no further problem until I need to restart the car.
I have had the throttle body cleaned at a garage at many times but initually it works but always returns. I live in portugal and the garage says they are stumped as to the problem.
Posted: Jun 5, 2011 (13 years ago)
Check / replace engine coolant temp sensor . This sends info to ecu on how much fuel / air is needed .+
Posted Jun 5, 2011 (13 years ago)
check to see if you have a electronic throtle if so this is more likly to be problem
Posted Jun 8, 2011 (13 years ago)

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