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Re: 99 VW Jetta TDI -Black smoke on moderate accelleration
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 7/14/2000

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Hi David,

I recently had a VW transporter with the 2.5 tdi engine in the shop for the same complaint as yours, this van had not had the air cleaner fitted correctly, resulting in the air flow meter ... Login to read more.