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1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy
Posted to European Driveability on 9/26/2002 13 Replies

I have been working on this vehicle for one week. The engine idles very good, but as soon as you press the accelerator the car lacks power and emmits dark smoke. A previous mechanic has replaced the mass air flow sensor with out affecting the performance whats...

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car Vehicle Data

1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

VIN 3VWRF81H9M
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / T.D.I. diesel
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursAlways, Under Load, on Accel
Misc.T.d.i. Diesel
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car Vehicle Data

1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

VIN 3VWRF81H9M
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / T.D.I. diesel
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursAlways, Under Load, on Accel
Misc.T.d.i. Diesel