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1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.9L Poor Fuel Economy, lack of power
Posted to European Driveability on 3/16/2006 12 Replies

This customer started about 15k ago complaining about the fuel mileage dropping to 30 from 50 mpg. The problem has progressed to a lack of power similar to a bad MAF. The full throttle test flunks (610mg/H and 1750 boost) but if the readings are done @ 2500 rp...

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1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS

VIN 3VWCF21C8X
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / TDI diesel
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Fuel Economy, Lack of Power
OccursAlways, Under Load
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car Vehicle Data

1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS

VIN 3VWCF21C8X
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / TDI diesel
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Fuel Economy, Lack of Power
OccursAlways, Under Load