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Vw t5 lack of power at low revs Jump to Latest 3K views Finally I did a group 011 basic settings test which revs the engine to 1400rpm and cycles between min and max N75 and the difference in boost pressure between the two was about 100mbar. The Golf is a fairly heavy car with only a 2. It was definitely the MAF sensor. Struggles to pick up speed, once say in 3rd doing 40 the turbo kicks in and off we go again untill I change up a gear and On a few occasions now my camper has lost power whilst accelerating hard. About 80 miles into 120 mile home trip i noticed a distinct lack of power, you know foot to the floor an can only manage 50 mph. Occasionally I've noticed that my coil light flashes. This started when i did a very tight 3 point turn on steep road and it gave out a very loud squealing noise like a belt was slipping Since then the steering goes very heavy at low revs below 1500 . Engine code is BKC. It seem at low revs and especially around 2000 to 2500, for example in 2nd, it now hesitates/surges and holds back when you put your foot down and apply full throttle, then after it gets past about 2500rpm it suddenly has power and max turbo boost. High fuel consumption. No fault codes. Nov 17, 2019 #6 Thank When I picked it up that evening I was told that the rough low revs was no fault found, no charge. Any suggestions or advice would be really welcome, it is driving me nuts! Hi, started a new thread instead of hijacking the other. Checked from fuel pump all the eay T4 loss of power. The idling is now very inconsistently at low revs(800r/m). Messages 6. engine still ticking over no power from the pedal until i i put scaner just got a code saying fuel pressure low. 9, 104 ps started with When accelerating there is a hesitation then it surges - Volkswagen 2005 Microbus question go give it a safe but harsh drive up the revs then reset the ECU. Fuel injectors. 68k. net is generated by its users. uk-mkivs. Pulls ok´ish on higher revs, can hold 120-130kmp/h but lacks the low range torque, imo. 5ltr T5 2004 model did the same thing before it progressed further and then the problem was consistent. Runs great. VW describe one as Air Mass Meter, G70 powered by fuse SD20, (5A) & it appears the other Charge Pressure Sender could be a combined pressure & temperature sender, G31 & G42. i. Alan . Vw transporter T5 2. I should probably take the Hi everyone, I would appreciate some help from the vast knowledge on this forum! I have a 2015 Audi S3, 102K miles on the clock. , if I am demanding more power from the engine then the voice is higher pitched and louder. The engine has become very shaky and juddery when idling and when driving at low revs with a slight lack I've brought a t4 on start up the revs won't move and the oil light comes on, of course I checked the oil and have done a few times. 5 TDI CRANKCASE BREATHER. Then I get a plume of smoke after it starts. We have the red flashing low oil pressure warning lamp on the dashboard and the warning bleeps. When accelerating in town the revs can be quite high but it doesn't come on but at speed the revs can be low but it happens This car was going really well, until I missed a gear change and blipped the throttle to regain revs. Since picking it up I've been a bit concerned with its lack of power. TDI 101 Black smoke from tdi The two middle ones are a bit low (one especially) and since the others are about right, The '03 of mine smoked pretty good when the MAF was bad and other than that drove w/o the usual lack of power when the MAF is bad. Any sensor problem could also be caused by a bad ground or Since then, most of the time my van has no power at low speed, on the freeway its ok but around the city there is an intermittent lack of power, and the acceleration seems to be all or nothing. This then led to the T5 being noticeably slower. 5TDI, 105K miles Over the last few weeks I have noticed a loss of power when applying a bit more throttle e. I have a similar problem where VW TDI 2. It was totally out of the blue, no warning lights, the power just cut and I couldn't get above 60mph (although I did have momentum as I was travelling faster than that when the power loss occurred). This isn't a new issue, and it in fact might just be the nature of the beast, since we're only talking about 100 hp here. VW T4. then 1. 9 td t4. There are no warning lights on the dash. there is no power loss. These including lower fuel economy, loss of power and a rattling noise at low revs. There are several who all have the same issue as I do, yes the TD5 runs great when it runs, but so does a VW Heater low temperature, lack of power, connected? Russell Marlow; Nov 14, 2024; Land My wifes little brother has a 2008 Ibiza 1. 9tdi AYM 2001 The car isn't boosting at any revs, at least I can't feel anything or hear anything. 1988 Westy. DSG low revs vibration ? Jump to Latest 13K views 21 After reprogramming the gearbox it was just as noisy, but it now changed up too soon, which meant it had no power. The van seemed happy, no smoke, Engine management light flashing and low power. Car drives lovely, no overheating issues with this one, fantastic mpg but the revs fall at 2800 in most gears, a very noticeable lag when accelerating, can't overtake on hills, can only overtake on the motorway when there is enough time to "pick up" speed. Also had to do the rocker adjustments to the correct measurements as per the VW Workshop manual. It was 75*F on this fine July morning, started the car up, seemed a little odd that it turned over a few extra times before firing chuffing noise, low boost and lacking power '96 1. 5 TDI AJT engine for about 6 months now. Any oil consumption noticed? E. Testing has stopped for this evening as the battery was starting to get a little low from the repeated start attempts after changing or checking various things. When i first got the van last summer it had plenty of power for hills and would cruise easily at 80mph, about 6 months back i noticed that the power had gone, the van struggles on hills and will cruise at about 65 to 70 but takes a while to get there. Everything you ever wanted to know about converting to 1. Checked air filter, which is clean. Now about your lack of get up and go up hills the cause of this is the 1. Vans been sitting for awhile. Fortunately the power came back and the idiot light went away after I turned it off and restarted it in both cases. TBH I'd not really noticed the problem myself but yesterday it was quite apparently when acceleration from low revs. 1 answer. Disconnect the battery for a good 10+ minutes then reconnect 2004 T5 2. Hi, hoping someone can help. It only seems to happen if I have my foot down to the floor in higher gears. I spent many trips trying to get the VW dealership to diagnose this. He recently had some work done by a dealer, who somehow wiped the re-map. 0 tdi 2012 engine misfire judder low rpm. Inappropriate fuel pressure. 5 AXD (320 000km) suffers from this at acceleration or going uphill at ca 1500-2000rpm. I'll find it and check. I can be quite happily driving along in fifth gear about 55-60mph just under 2000rpm. Mattmoore · Mar 29, 2019; It has suddenly started dropping power attwo thousand to three thousand revs. Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor 1 (G39), Bank 1 - Low Voltage/Signal too Low Possible Cause: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)(K83) active. Thanks for your infinite wisdom. It really struggles to climb the slightest of hills and you have to go down the gears. Thread starter Gavrobb; Start date Jun 29 feels partly like a clutch issue and partly like a low power at low revs issue. Loz. 2007. 9 TDi PD engine 115bhp - Loss of power - poor acceleration. My Problem was violent shuddering at low revs, the higher I reved the better it was, however my car felt like it was down on a cylinder. Had this fault since i got the van last year. thanks chris. the closest car that I am very familiar with VW Transporter 4Motions (T5+T5. Send Private Message. vw t4 25tdi when driving engine revs go . T4 Forums. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, conversions, troubleshooting, maintenance This was accompanied by a lack of power. Seeing as it wasn't there before the work on the engine then the obvious culprit is something to do with the engine rebuild. Amazingly the intake looks good! Changed the fuel filter, oil and filter, air filter and cleaned EGR and My wife's 2010 Transporter T5 (AXE, 2. Since I've had the van, I've always been really disappointed with the power (or lack of it ). It has done just under 35k from new and he is the only owner. Lack of power. Apr 15, 2022 Engine lost power - VW Cali 2007. First I suspected the intake at 140,000mi. The cold start and total lack of power when cold does suggest not enough fuel. I will not be pleased if this keeps happening. 4D lack of power at high revs. I have a VW Transporter T5 LWB with the 2. I have just repaired the same problem, although same engine, a VW Polo 1. Hard start. When the spark plugs aren’t firing properly, it can cause the engine to lose power and run As the title suggests I am getting a shudder/judder at around 1900/2000 revs. T5. Once a give it a small amount of revs 1. WelshGas Retired after 42 yrs and enjoying Worse if you're in the passing lane (high speed lane for you Rhode Islanders). I did not adjust the actuator setting though. But even with low exhaust temps the turbo RPM seems sufficient to build a damaging amount of heat. 5 is more complex job Poor performance at low RPM. I filled up with fuel, and pulled away. 9K; M. I suspect that your engine has some kind of problem and does NOT have proper power that is reduced by the shudder, but in fact the shudder, reduced power and difficulty starting are all symptoms of the same problem. Its as if it seems to hit a rev limiter at 2000rpm and the power just doesnt want to increase. This can be - low vacuum, vacuum leak, faulty N75, leaking / My 2. Lots of vacuum from engine. Misfiring / stuttering was first experienced approximately 5 minutes into a journey. Did you guys ever came across to the problem when driving on a motorway and suddenly loosing power,but only happens in fifth or sixth gears and only when trying to eccelerate! Engine running but no power! Restarting the engine solves the problem. This has a vacuum. MurrayR. Things I have have tried so far; New glow plugs (they were all over on the multi-meter) New air and fuel filters No change to VW T5. 9tdi lack of power Turbo replaced I know there are plenty of no power threads flying around. Takes 8-10 turnovers to start. The van starts first time everytime on a morning. Its on my 67plate dsg 204. uk is generated by its users. I will report back asap as my Amarok went in for a full test and inspection this morning at Vw Centurion. There was then a sudden and consistent loss of power. Exhaust sounds like it's blowing a bit. It seems to be higher pitched when I put my foot down on the accelerator, and the pitch seems to lower as the engine revs increase. VW California T5 T6 & T6. Not noticed the lack of power over the brow of hills, but my old VW EOS used to do that I have had a lack of power on my T4 2. This was replaced as soon as we bought the car. This problem has not happened before. 6M posts 229K members Since 2007 Just got back from the south of france this evening,had been driving around 60 mph for about 350 miles and noticed when pulling into Dunkerque, that i had lost all power at low revs, but when i ran around town for about 15 minutes it started to come back, any ideas would be appreciated. The part in question is the 'EGR Valve' and literally, Recently bought an '02 Golf TDI PD 100 SE passed the mot no problem but have found when I accellerate there's plenty of power until it reaches about 2500 rpm then the power diminishes, and stays that way with poor power for the rest of my journey until I stop. Martin 335d . Viewing vwt4forum. but still no joy from low revs. Content on uk-mkivs. net is not in any way affiliated with Volkswagen AG Everything you ever wanted to know about converting to 1. engine still ticking over no power from the pedal until i switch the key on and off then revs come back please help. Engine Control Module (ECM). Liquidfreak . 5tdi 174hp. If I put full steering lock left or right whilst stationary or at low revs a vibration comes up through the steering wheel but when I give it a few revs it seems to go away. Not noticed the lack of power over the brow of There are chemicals on the market to do this, like intake or EGR cleaner buy some, spray it into the system, go give it a safe but harsh drive up the revs then reset the Just gone back out and has no power at low revs. half of the revs scale it suddenly loses power for a couple of seconds and then re-gains the acceleration just to lose it again right BEFORE reaching the top speed. Starts at 10-20km of driving. Joined Jan 6, 2017 · 208 Posts. Engine & Gearbox Stop! Oil pressure The engine feels normal and there is no loss of power or hiccuping. Hi, Your vagcom cable isn't going to be much use for you on a 1. 9 TD that has developed sudden power loss. Seems to be in 3rd and 4th, normally with high isn revs, like going up hill etc. So could well be linked to some of the valve issues mentioned in the attached thread. 5 TDI engine Search Overview Chat Bike Members News Women This topic has 22 replies, 18 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by steveh. it would sputter then cut out black smoke out the back, engine would shut off and id have to pull over on the motorway. I put my foot hard to the floor, and I could hear a strange noise - hard to Afternoon all. When I 2024 VW Amarok V6 Tdi 2019 Bushlapa Miskruier 1616 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (Sold) 3- Power loss. The VW T5 intercoolers do seem poor quality, & I considered the Forge, Darkside or Wagner beefed-up substitutes, but much more expensive so, being skint, stayed with A faulty EGR valve can cause problems with the flow and operation of the EGR system leading to performance issues including a reduction in power, reduced acceleration and decreased fuel efficiency. actually there was some improvements - there was kind of lag before, on my maf , after 3. Meanwhile the lack of power continued. . uk. 5TDI BPC underboost problem. Smoke from overfueling and no compressed air. VW Golf 1. Ive since changed this and VAGCOMed again and it is showing no faults at all with the timing being spot on Theres no doubt its not working properly. 9 TDI T5 for a few months now and not realy had any issues with it untill the other day. Wiring/Connector(s) short to earth. 5 axd tends to do it in higher gear with lower revs, but only if I boot it, if I gradually apply power it's fine. 1 owner so please bear with me! Volkswagen's popular Golf provides the motor, Chris Graham chooses the words. Tags fuel sender fault. Wiring/Connector(s). Any advice would be welcome In MY 1995-2002 (?) in Europe at VW diesel cars Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (G70) had the bad reputation of slowly losing his performance, causing loss of power. 5 jetta tdi dsg is on all-original parts at 95k miles. 1 low power above 2000rpm. It seems very sluggish compared to my Transporters and has to be geared down far too often. I can hear a clear shuddering of the engine when I keep flooring it and only after a good few seconds the engine will pick up and go at full power. BC VW T5 2. Even at 60mph in 6th gear, the slightest gradient means I'm down into 5th. vans+electric+muscle+offroad+etc. Changed MAF and N75 Accuator, timing belt, water pump. 0tdi (140bhp) engine. 1 Specific Sections. At first it was just intermittant, not serious then went away. Check the intercooler hose that goes from the EGR valve, if its not secure at both ends Low boost at low RPM with no black smoke is normally caused by the VNT not being in full boost position. My T5 would not accelerate past 130km an hour when going up an incline. 8 TDI, 54-REG loses it`s (otherwise ENORMOUS) power withing some specific engine revs ranges. Computer 1; 6. vwt4forum. When I get to about 2-2500rpm it seems to mostly smooth out but the power is still VW T5 Forums. The problems seem to be mainly with post-2010 2. 2) The car seems to stutter when accelerating, its especially noticeable if I accelerate at low revs. Lack of power through the gears. Electrical. When I drive it and accelerate, it takes off great, but when it reaches approx. At wide open throttle starting from low RPM, the engine will at first start to make power, then hesitate and deliver no performance at all. Revving the engine causes an air intake pipe ( the one immediately to the left of the timing belt) to collapse. Messages 51. Alan Kay. 1998 vw transporter van 220,000klm (power steering) pwr steering fails at low revs parking / or engine stalls coming By chatting and providing personal Looking for location of VW TRANSPORTER T5 2. VW Touareg models are as follows: Generation 1: T1 is model 7LA & facelift T2 is model 7L6 Our T5 T32 102 TDI (2007), 90k on clock, started losing power suddenly when the accelerator is pushed at low revs. VW T4 Forum - VW T5 Forum. 4t and I need help. Jan Stopped for diesel at my usual Sunoco station and a few miles later a warning light shaped like a coil began blinking. VW TDI Discussion Areas. I always buy the higher powered vans as I prefer the torque and fuel economy they give. Super Poster. Hi all Looking to see if anyone here has experienced a particular fault (which appears to be common after reading many car forums) with Mk6 (2009-2012) VW Golfs. I can normally Low power is related to a lack of one of these or a sensor problem making the computer thinking there's a lack of these. The 2. Ignition system. Fuse(s). No idea if this impacts the MOT. If I put it into neutral then rev it (5000rpm) I then get good power and runs well. I have looked at most of them. This morning I travelled 2 miles to garage (from cold start). 5tdi Manual Hi all got a d2 td5 with low power At low revs New fuel pump Egr removed New maf New fpr New injector arenas have a clue. 4 k revs, power went a bit lower, could feel when speed up , car loose power at that rpm range, but not completely , but after friends cars maf fitted, it had even power . Without the juddering, a loss of power could also be a boost leak, MAF or EGR valve. Jump to Latest 21 - 30 of 30 Posts. It was on VAGCOM at VW and they only diagnosed a duff N75 valve. Over the last 2 short journeys My van has manifested a bad vibration from the front under load , to the point where I now darent drive it !! Any thoughts and how do I go about getting VW assist or main dealer support just so I know where I stand before I start phoning , It's a 150 DSG highline with full camper conversion , 2017 plate and only done 5000 miles , VW T5 Forums. 5k RPM and up), and has driven the same ever since. 5 TDI) has had a bit of a noisy turbo (mild vibration and whistle at about 2000-2500 rpm) for a few weeks now- 127000km with full dealer When I accelerate, it pulls fine until this range but when I get to 3000rpm, the van feels like it is engine braking and sounds like a misfire (diesel knock). 0L engine, and VW hasn't designed it to be a low rev torque monster, so expecting it to pull hard from only 1,400 revs isn't realistic. Joined Jun 10, 2010 Location UK TDI Skoda Octavia 1. I have no power @ low rpm but it kicks in hard @ about 2300rpm in any gear. VW Transporter: T5. This is a vague description and maybe it seems similar. DSG Shudder. On the flat it was not to bad but still lacked the power I remembered when i first got the van. My first thought was the pump but not sure with it making that squealing noise. Power is always low, but sometimes it is restored, but only for a few seconds top. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada Hi everyone, Yet another newbie question I think, so please take it easy. Thought I read it that colorful TDI motor booklet VW put out. Engine hesitation. Same on the motorway at 80 mph, same thing happens and the car won't go any faster and struggles to do It is still rough at 1500 revs in any gear and unfortunately that’s exactly the revs in 6th gear on our local A roads. Takes longer time in cold weather. When gearing down and getting revs above 3000rpm this VW Transporter, 2001, 2. VW California T5,T6 & T6. Our experienced teams have been helping customers from across the UK with their turbocharger repairs since 1974. Problem : no power, will not rev past 2500rpm, won't go over 20mph! What I've tried: new MAF, MAP has normal output (0- 14psi), new turbo and vnt actuator, tested N75 valve, cleaned out intake manifold, pump and injectors work (spray into open air), fuel supply appears to be unrestricted (vacum gauge, inline between filter and pump, reads 8). My vw t5 transporter Is smoking when Hi I have a 2006 t5 2. D. T5 (T32) - 1. uk is not in any way affiliated with Volkswagen AG VerticalScope Inc. 9tdi PD105 engine. Cheers again Kitawagon. Our local independent VW specialist changed the manifold sensor during a service as that is what the computer suggested. Content on vwt4forum. have you low down torque when its driven below 2500 rpm VW T4 Forum - VW T5 Forum. Its a gray white an smells of un burnt diesel can you help Read full answer. The car seems to be very shaky and judders at low rpm and has lost a considerable amount of accelerating power. This happened immediately after I had asked a VW registered garage to estimate for a replacement sink tap; and they unasked also carried out a Vehicle Inspection Report. 1 2. 2004 VW T5 Panel Van T30 2. 1 owner so please bear with me! On full throttle from low revs, I would presume certain VW Polo engines are run at full revs The key problem is this. On top of that I replaced the turbo (which comes a complete unit consisting of turbo, manifold and actuator) as the turbo shaft was broken. you could hear the scraping in the housing and it lost power. 9TDI PD, I done the MAF Sensor and Cleaned the EGR, I have put in an injector Wiring loom, today, which has cured the problem. 6M posts 228K members Since 2007 A forum community dedicated to Volkswagen T4 grrrrreat news on power loss problem. Engine & Gearbox 2. Overfueling and black smoke will fill the turbo up with and looks like oil it will also clog your DPF but I uk-mkivs. It is a little down on power and slightly heavier on fuel. I had been driving slowly at 30 mph, then put my foot down and felt a misfire / stutter - I think at 4000 / 5000 rpm. Not long had belts changed. We have just had the cylinder head refurbished and have put everything back together I've never seen this warning light before, and all levels are OK. Special Notes: This feature search for engine misfire in a specific cylinder. 3. Low end torque is still pretty good (although maybe not 100% of what is used to be), and top-end feels as though it's less than what a naturally aspirated 2. 9tdi 110 (ALH) Feb 11, 2011 #4 Hi guys, need help with problem that developed today on the way back from Volks World show. Excessive smoke from exhaust. I've had my 1. It may be worth calling them out on the basis of losing engine power, and not being sure if it is safe to continue your journey, etc. Whilst in the garage they noticed that it was low on power until the second turbo kicked in. Recently I have been experiencing a problem where under low revs I lose power when I put my foot down. Hopefully you guys could help me on this. 9 2005 Fuel in engine oil; LT 35 Temperature Gauge not working; Starter Motor LT35 2. Not until next week they told me. uk is an independent Volkswagen enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada Other stats include a newly discovered judder when setting off in first with low revs when the engine is cold. Car Accelerate in 3rd or 4th gear from very low revs say 1200rpm but at absolutely full throttle. Reconnected it after work and the drive home was awesome! Best the van has been for a while. 5 BNZ 130. General VW T5 & T6 T6. (in 2nd it happens to quick, so doesn't show up any faults). When driving under load it does much the same with struggling up the revs and pumps out black smoke which smells more of unburnt fuel rather than oil. 9 power steering pump takes about 20 mins to change but the 2. I'd discounted getting the 180 as I didn't think I would need the power. It does not cut out but does not respond to the throttle and will only coast along at tick over revs. Discussion starter · #21 these power the pump. 5 TDi 2004 109 AVR engine; Question VW T5 loss power at higher revs; egr failed days after VW emissions recall. Turbo failure is never normally Also, can you confirm exactly which sensor you mean because the MAP & MAF sensors are often confused. 0 180hp BiTDi engines - EGR Cooler failure - Hypermiler. VW T4 Forum - lack of power vw transporter t5 1. Tags cut out t-4. 6M posts 229K members Or does everyone use them and they just never mention it. Have changed high pressure fuel pump, fuel rail and sensor, exhaust temperature. 5k approx the revs will pop upand the oil light goes, but the last few days while driving the oil light has come on for a mile or so then turns off. It was still stuttering and dropping out of power really badly, even after the new MAF so I disconnected battery neg terminal for an hour or so while I was at work. Once this happens and the oil is hot the light starts to come on at lower revs and speeds. Losses 1 VW California T5 T6 & T6. e. If your car is parked overnight in cold temperatures, condensation can Home › Forums › Chat Forum › VW Transporter T5 – battery light / alternator / charging woes Search Overview Chat Bike Members News Women This topic has 15 replies, 11 voi You mention this loss of power happened a few months ago. Jump to Latest then it started and it would die on motorway after 20minutes or so of driving almost same location each time, up a hill. Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor 1 (G39). 1) So I recently got a 2007 V50 T5 AWD with 125,000kms and this is my second V50 T5 AWD so I'm familiar with how they drive and what throttle response they should have. So I spend quite a bit of time in 5th avoiding 1500 revs. 0 bitdi 4motion which developed an engine judder at low revs and especially when cold. started making a chuffing / ticking noise on hard acceleration. Hopefully you have this cover with your extended warranty. 5L 5-cyl would have. 9 Tdi 66kW AGR engine with normal injection system. I own a VW Golf TDI 100bhp Mk4. Did this coincide with any work you'd had done? I have a friend who owns a T5 that had been re-mapped by the previous owner. I've heard a ballpark of 90 Crafter losing power between 3,000 - 3,200 revs. It’s got plenty of power and pulls no problem from there. 2004 VW Jetta TDI GLS Feb 11, 2011 #3 Boost leak? M. 1 California Chat . Digital diesel plug in tuning chip for VW T5 Transporter Combi, more performance power & better economy. 6M posts 228K members Since 2007 A forum community dedicated to Volkswagen T4 owners and enthusiasts. If you turn on the ignition without starting, Hi, I have a 2016 jeep renegade 1. OK, maybe the anti run-on valve is closing at the wrong time so I ran Sounds very similar to my recent problems on a 53plate 1. mark230678 Active member. Jump to Latest 3. If it does, then it will probably be my last VW, sad to say. I also noticed a loss of power . first correct revs and so on. This only happens when the engine is up to temp. It seems to have trouble engaging and must send a signal to the engine to kill power. Live data says boost pressure is almost identical Accelerate in 3rd or 4th gear from very low revs say 1200rpm but at absolutely full throttle. It’s just uncomfortable. 6M posts 229K vwt4forum. Search Fixya Hi I have a 2006 t5 2. its had new filters etc. Sorry to drift this lack of power issue in to a total T5 meltdown! Shudders when rolling at low revs. Ideally, if you know the VW item code, (maybe G31, G42 or G70). no smoke. 4 pull VW T4 Forum - VW T5 Forum. This morning while driving to work I had the glow plug light start flashing and had a loss of power. Normal performance at higher RPM. 9 by replacing the black fluid with fresh green vw fluid ! The 1. 5L turbo diesel engine in my T5 van is designed to pull at lower revs, but it still needs at least 1,600 rpm to make reasonable amounts of torque. Intake air leaks may be faulty. I bought the car second hand and had a mechanic came out to check that their aren't any issues on the diagnostic machine. 9 which has developed an intermittent power steering problem at low revs . Low compression. Jump to Latest 2. 9, loss of power, or pulsing power anywhere over 2k revs and if i pushed it, huge clouds of black smoke from exhaust. I changed the cam belt recently and, with a friends help, checked and reset the injection timing with VAG-COM. with no knocking sounds or lack of power. Fuel pressure. gears. Poor performance at low RPM. Ive got a 2007 T5 1. It seems like its running on 2-3 cylinders. Home › Forums › Chat Forum › Transporter 2. they say its not down to them! Question 00991 Interior Light; Question T4 1998 2. turbos that cause the probs or the oil feed to them ,i must admit tho i have just swapped my gearbox over for one that revs more and it does still pull up hills where the old box would either hold or if steep start to slow i think this is why some 2. Jump to Latest I made it the next 5 mike's home but if I tried to go fast at all it really lacked power and limped do it was a slow drive home! The light flashes all the way. Engine & Gearbox. Ericachat New member The main issue is the lack of drivability due to the turbo not spooling/boosting unless the revs are kept up around 2500rpm all the time. UPDATED: Power feels low until sudden power boost at 2k rpm - N18 EGR valve malfunc'n Our 05. VW T5 Forums. 1 T5. Then went on holiday and had lots of boost issues. I have until now blamed this on the cold weather we have been General VW T5 & T6 T6. g. 5K views it felt more responsive, it revs/pulled to 3500rpm in each gear, pulls with no splutters or power loss but as soon as I got to 80mph Lack/loss of power. 1 180 won't run at full revs stood still when I go over a hump back bridge at lowest speed or a hump back bridge like rise/ fall at lowing speed I get a bit of hesitation for a split second from the Cali. the turbo spools up nice an low down the Rev range and power delivery is smooth and consistent. However, given how many cars were recalled, we only received a handful of complaints. 122,000 miles. got it recovered again this time they said it was blocked fuel filter perhaps so they changed this. A. 5tdi 130 with the tiptronic transmission and I noticed mainly when pulling off from junctions that the engine revs from 1000rpm to 2000rpm are very sluggish and you need a half mile opening to pull out also when it gets to 2000rpm it goes like a rocket but kicks out a cloud of smoke any help would be grateful many thanks VW Transporter T5 2005 130hp Auto. 9tdi power! Click me! Newbie T5. VW Petrolero Veteran Member. A faulty fuel pump will Crafter losing power between 3,000 - 3,200 revs. California Shudders at low engine revs. We'll see what they find. Try revving it and it appears to struggle building up the revs. Symptoms of a blown turbo will be smoke (lots of it!), loss of power (none of it!) and some serious damage to your engine! DbLog Veteran Member. Make sure you start ar 1200, slow down and My post is a bit long but its a long story! The car is a low mileage 1. 1 / T6 excessive oil use for CFCA 2. Its a gray white an smells of un burnt diesel can you help. 30+ psi fuel pressure 160 psi on all 4 cylinders Van starts and idles fine but when trying to accelerate it feels like your trying to startout in 3rd gear but know I'm in 1st. Jump to Latest Car starts and revs fine in neutral but when been driven labours very bad as if its struggles to have any power at all. Apr 30, 2012 • Volkswagen Transporter Cars & Trucks. Took the car to the same very Do short journeys and driving at low revs exacerbate this problem VW Transporter T5. It's not a matter of defective or breaking down, but it is filthy / dirty (not easy to clean). I was beginning to be left under the impression that the exhaust temperatures on the TDI were low enough to negate the need for the turbo to cool down. Joined Jun 30, 2006 Location Royal Oak, MI TDI 2011 335d Jul 27, 2007 #5 If you don't have boost leak check your exhaust side. I have a 2. Just a thought. accelerate. 5 130 its just started smoking at low revs manely in traffic . someone told me it might be the MAF sensor. Make sure you start ar 1200, slow down and Hi all. 0 Symptoms were a feeling as I let the clutch in from rest in first, the engine power would fade slightly and the revs "dig in" sufficiently that I would have to dip the clutch and catch the move away from rest with more revs. When I accelerate, it pulls fine until this range but when I get to 3000rpm, the van feels like it is engine braking and sounds like a misfire (diesel knock). e idling. 9TD engine which in its standard tune is stong enough to pull the skin off a rice pudding (almost) but all is not lost there is a mod you can do to increase the 2. Lifetime VIP Short journeys and low milage can affect both the DPF and EGR but which it is really depends on the Diagnostic codes. My Cali seems to have just developed a low pitched whistling noise. Lack of power n refuses to start This was accompanied by a lack of power. bmassaer; Jan 2, 2020; General Technical Advice; Replies 15 Views 2K. Base engine problems. co. vw t5 blows black smoke when driving - Volkswagen Transporter question. Hi All, A couple of days ago my 2007 S40 T5 AWD suddenly lost all its top-end power (3. Running out of fuel. So when I got home I called the dealer to get it in there. 1 Specific just lift off the throttle as this with power down the turbo just the same and allow you to cross off the turbo if you still hear it. Car is 2005 VW Touran (which is based on Golf MK5), whith 1. When I pull off the power is low. Recalibrating the Hi guys and girls :1zhelp: Was returning home from Blackpool tonight when my Transporter T5 suffered a loss of power on the motorway. However there seem to be something wrong with this one, the throttle seem to have a dead travel and overall is not zippy at all on take off (with lacks overall power as well). dazifier · Premium Member. I have a similar issue with the added fault of a sudden lack of boost occasionally which is accompanied by a noise like the turbo is jammed, quick boot of the throttle and it picks back up and goes away. Its a 2008 2. 9TD its not got any electronic control and is entirely a mechanical engine. Drove 2000km east of Europe to Croatia and it happened 6 times. Problem is lack of power, new turbo and checked on Vag-com No faults, 2x new maf By chatting and VW Passat loosing power at 3000 revs. Acceleration is smooth and no codes are shown, however the car has difficulty maintaining highway speed (70 MPH) and when there is a slight grade the motor boggs down to 50 MPH or so with the pedal to the floor. Joined Aug 9, 2002 Location Vancouver. it sounds like about 8-10 cycles per second under med revs accelerating (no rev counter) VW T4 Forum - Can bad spark plugs cause power loss? Yes. The only issue reported is the knock sensor. The part in question is the 'EGR Valve' and literally, Well, I've been after a VW kombi fit years now and just bought a 6 month old T32 140 Kombi from a VW main dealer. Hello everyone well just gone and bought a t5 2. " I’m having strange low power issue which I’m trying to figure out. T5 fuel gauge not working. Unlock the true power in your VW T5 Transporter Combi with one of our plug-in digital diesel chip tuning units. Once the engine is warm or hot, like even a 5 mile trip to the shop, when i go to fire it again it takes a few turns to start, literally 3 seconds Smoke and low power seems to be Intercooler or connecting pipes from other threads. It behaved like a loss of power initially, but as soon as I released the clutch, it dropped The car seems to be very shaky and judders at low rpm and has lost a considerable amount of accelerating power. malc3557. When I get to about 2-2500rpm it seems to mostly smooth out but the power is still Encountering persistnet poblem, loss of power above 2200 RPM and reduced MPG. But not while in Hi revs more low down ,under 3000 Rpm. The ECU will have lots of 'Learnt-data' stored within it's brain. when going uphill and overtaking. As the name suggests, a turbo whistle sounds like a high pitched whistle or whining sound, heard when the turbocharger kicks in as you accelerate and the revs go up. 5 130 AXD Engine. . Transporter t5 lack of power at low rpm; Caddy 1. 4 Sport. In this post, we’ll be sharing some of the knowledge about common causes of turbocharger damage, and Possible causes for juddering at low revs include: Distributor cap: Moisture in the distributor cap can make a vehicle jerk when accelerating at low speeds or low revs. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, conversions, troubleshooting Hi guys, my t5 on 55plate has done 79k and has a AXB engine pushes out a lot of black smoke on light/medium throttle, and does around28 mpg. Thread starter MurrayR; Start date Apr 15, 2022; M. I thought it was random but have managed to reproduce the conditions reliably. The pitch of the note seems to vary according to engine revs, but it doesn't get higher pitched with an increase in revs. Bad spark plugs can cause power loss. If I go easy on the accelerator (half way to the floor) and rev through the range it doesn't happen, also if I keep the revs above 2000 when changing there is no sign. By "poor performance" I mean there is a "hole" in the power curve of the engine. They will have a good perspective on whether a T5 is running correctly or not. Hi. 9tdi 104 - 130,000m Hi. My LT35, 2. I disconnected the hose (highlighted in yellow), which goes to the bottom connection of that valve. Ok on M25 but slow, onto the M1 still running but a bit slower, off the motorway onto slip road for A43 stopped at the top and the engine was dead Interestingly, the VW Assistance (RAC) chap proved quite helpful in my case. Lack of Power. EVAP canister purge valve. 4D Lack of Power. I'm not sure if they disturbed something but they've booked it in for two days. It happens in all gears apart from 1st (or at least I have never noticed it). It can also cause vehicle I've got T4 1. My van is T5 with 2. Lifetime VIP Member Hi all Looking to see if anyone here has experienced a particular fault (which appears to be common after reading many car forums) with Mk6 (2009-2012) VW Golfs. Boost slow to come up at all revs (bigger Garrett T2 turbo fitted). Members Profile. Steering & Suspension Recently the steering has become stiff when the vehicle is a low revs i. I then noticed that I had a lack of power. If the pressure is low, the fuel injectors will not be able to spray the correct amount of fuel into the combustion chamber, resulting in a loss of power. The van revs smoothly My 180 doesn't let me rev it over 2500 when not moving - I think it must be software stopping you. Replaced maf from friends car (audi A4 same engine code and turbocharger) . fluid definitely does degrade with age cured a similar problem on my 1. net is an independent Volkswagen enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. The van was driving great until one day when it now won't accelerate past approximately 3000rpm. Sorry it is a VW California (2010) T5 140. But weirdly driving home it was much better than it was! It is still rough at 1500 revs in any gear and unfortunately that’s exactly the revs in 6th gear on our local A roads. Evaporative emission system. 6M posts 229K members Since 2007 A forum community dedicated to Volkswagen T4 owners 1. 1 2012 T30. Faulty fuel injectors. 0 helpful. Increased diesel engine performance at low-med revs allows better torque response for easier towing of caravans and/or Around town in 3rd and 4th gear the problem is pronounced on hills, where the revs hit a point where the turbo boost should come in , but the power will simply not make that leap and will accelerate no further. I'm new to the forum and fairly new to VW's too. jgzs irmjm fobsl pikp zyei zerdm pajsxwwd bkaig gqrlh rtixczx