Sluggish

[Guest miket]

Hello

I have recently changed my mk1 1.9 tdi for a mk2 1.9 tdi 6 speed gearbox goes well but is sluggish between 1000 rpm & 2000 rpm, I don't want to start replacing parts (spending money) if this is normal for the mk2 1.9 tdi?

ATB

[mumof4]

MAF.........sounds like the Maf to me!!..has it lost its oomph????slow uphill?????...disconnect the MAF and see if there is any diff.if no diff...maf is nacked...if worse...you got summit else wrong!!If you not sure where it is..have a gander in the FAQ section.Loadsa help there. :D

[Guest miket]

thanks for your reply.

I havde disconnected thr MAF and it is worst, so from your reply it could be something else wrong?

[mumof4]

could be....afraid all i know are mafs..one of the more technical bods can help you when they pop in...

Have you tried a search????

[smoggy7]

hi, i have just had my maf replaced due to same problem as you no go up hills not even in 2nd gear, on the flat no probs since i changed it

[Guest miket]

Hi

I think the easiest option is as suggested and replace the MAF and see what happens

thanks again for your replies

ATB

Miket

[mumof4]

Make sure the get the right one!!there are more than one type out there. :D

[smoggy7]

hi, well done mum i forgot about that slap wrist if you look on the maf there is a number for example mine was a bosh 0 0280217121 this numder is at the bottom of the maf on top pbt-gf30, this is the bosh type my galaxy is a 2001 1.9tdi zetec 6 gears so maybe the same one there is of course other makes you have to check

 

 

 

 

smoggy7

[bus_boy]

HI MikeT

 

I also have a MK2 1.9 and it runs like a 3 legged horse below 2000rpm. I have now tried two different MAF's, one is slightly better than another below 2000rpm (but one cronically worse above). I'm coming to the conclusion that it's normal performance for these cars!

 

If you modify your driving style you should be able to keep it 'up-revs' and enjoy plenty of boost.

 

On the subject of MAFs Smoggy has a point... but would go further and suggest you get the part number from a dealer as you may already have an incorrect one fitted!

 

Two other things to consider are 1. An air leak on the induction somewere (between air filter and engine) 2. A leak in the vacuum hose (remove engine top cover an inspect small bore black rubber pipe going East to West).

[Scorpiorefugee]

I have a 115 bhp Ghia and what I think is a 110bhp (98) GLX. I recently fitted a new MAF to the old one and that has given abot 25% more power from 2800 rpm upwards and it now revs much better. In comparison with the 115 unit, the latter is much more lively at lower revs than the 110 and it is much more sensitive to the throttle, albeit fly by wire, than the older 110. This suggests that both bus-boy and miket have a problem if they are talking about the 115 unit.

 

Also, prior to this, I swapped MAFs between both motors and, as far as I can discern, the same one fits both but that, of course, only relates to the two motors that I have. However, in all of the posts that I have read, I have yet to see anything that defines specifically different part nos.

 

Does anyone out there have anything specific on this please.

 

On a different note, Our Picasso, owned from new, seemed to bee less lively and efficient after it's first inspection service but we do not drive hard so it wasn't too noticable. after the first major service, there was little change but after the second it is now much more responsive. Nothing to do with Galaxys but it does pose the question...."Has some well meaning but ill informed mechanic tweaked something?"

 

It wouldn't be the first time and the problem is, how do you find someone you can rely on?