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1997 Volkswagen PASSAT 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, POOR THROTTLE RESPON
Posted to European Driveability on 9/22/2000

Initially this car was brought in for a complaint of loss of power after shifting in lower gears. We were able to duplicate problem and found that on light accell after shifting there would be no response for the first 20% of the throttle and then 1-5? seconds...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1997 Volkswagen PASSAT

VIN WVWEE83A97
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, Poor Throttle Respon
OccursOn Accel, Idle

Trouble Codes

P0140Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) Insufficient Activity Detected
P0510Closed Throttle Position Switch Circuit Malfunction
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car Vehicle Data

1997 Volkswagen PASSAT

VIN WVWEE83A97
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, Poor Throttle Respon
OccursOn Accel, Idle

Trouble Codes

P0140Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) Insufficient Activity Detected
P0510Closed Throttle Position Switch Circuit Malfunction