Lupo throttle response....or lack of

Discussion in 'Fox/Lupo/Polo' started by CovGTi, Nov 27, 2012.

  1. CovGTi Forum Member

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    Hi all,

    Every now and then the lupo throttle pedal doesn't respond. I put my foot on it to accelerate and nothing happens. The car returns to idle and doesn't stall.

    Someone mentioned the potentiometer, but need a second/thrid/fourth opinion please.

    Or any other ideas. I get the feeling it wont be a cheap fix.

    I need to be sure, as i dont have the money to throw at it changing randon parts in the hope it solves it.

    Thanks

    Carl
     
  2. Crispy 8V CGTI Committee - Club Secretary Admin

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    cam timing if it's a 1400 twin cam, cat broken down fuel filter blocked?- get it scanned?
     
  3. tshirt2k

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    Are you getting an ECP light?
     
  4. CovGTi Forum Member

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    No, nothing.
    The problem is intermittent too :(
     
  5. tshirt2k

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    I've had a similar problem with mine but i usually disconnect and spray connectors on TB with wd40. It should show a fault code.
     
    Last edited: Nov 28, 2012
  6. rubjonny

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    yep get codes read first, sounds to me like throttle pedal or wiring wants looking at
     

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