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2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8L Surge, Cuts out
Posted to European Driveability on 10/29/2012 9 Replies

This particular vehicle chuggs/surges/bucks when turning right while accelerating. Never straight or left. We do not currently possess a VW factory scan tool. The exhaust repair will most likely solve the P0421,P0431, and P1176 codes (unless cat is damaged), o...

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car Vehicle Data

2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX

VIN WVWBH63B01
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsSurge, Cuts Out
OccursOn Accel, Turning

Trouble Codes

P0421Catalytic Converter Efficiency (Bank 1)
P0431Catalyst Efficiency Below Normal (Bank 2)
P1176Electronic Throttle System Motor No. 1 Open or Shorted
P1633TCM Internal - Test External Watchdog Performance
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car Vehicle Data

2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX

VIN WVWBH63B01
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsSurge, Cuts Out
OccursOn Accel, Turning

Trouble Codes

P0421Catalytic Converter Efficiency (Bank 1)
P0431Catalyst Efficiency Below Normal (Bank 2)
P1176Electronic Throttle System Motor No. 1 Open or Shorted
P1633TCM Internal - Test External Watchdog Performance