Volkswagen Polo Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems

Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems and faults
Car revving below 1000 when in neutral and when in gear stationary, sounds like it is going to 'cut out'

I drove to work this morning and everything was fine for the first 15 mins, I then stopped at red light and put car in neural and hand brake on, I took off as normal but when I came to the next junction I came to a stop waiting for junction...

2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4
Posted: May 19, 2010
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Start problem when cold

My polo has recently started to have a problem when starting when the engine is cold. When I turn the key it will take two to four times before the engine will idle, the first few times it will just start for a second then stop. But when i...

1994 Volkswagen Polo 1,6
Posted: May 10, 2010
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Wont start

hi i have a 1994 1.4 polo after changing radio car will not start turns over fine but will not fire the only way it will start is if i use easy start in the carb once started it runs fine have not tried bump start yet can anybody help thank...

1995 Volkswagen Polo 1.4
Posted: May 3, 2010
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Intermittent starting issues

I have an intermittent recent problem with my VW Polo 1.4i S MkIV, 2000. Occasionally when I turn the key the starter spins, but doesn't engage. The fuel pump cuts in when ignition on, everything electrical seems to work fine. This is becom...

2000 Volkswagen Polo Mk IV 1.4i S
Posted: Apr 30, 2010
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Petrol flooding engine - car won't start

The car does not seem to start and it seems to be the petrol flooding the engine. It has started up after taking out one of the fuses but today this has not worked. Any ideas what this problem could be or where to check it up? New ba...

2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4
Posted: Apr 25, 2010
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Horrible Squeel!!!

Car has a loss of power, and squeels like a stuffed pig on acelerating (with or without load). I checked belts all ok and a dab of wd40 to make sure and it it still does it. It started on a 200 mile run 150 of which I was managing a top sp...

1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.0
Posted: Apr 21, 2010
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Car holding back when it gets to 2500 revs

when i start drivig the car its ok to start with then all of a sudden when i go through the gears, when i reach 2500 revs the car holds back and will not respond to the acccelerator until i go up a gear. Also when it reaches say 70mph it dr...

2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4
Posted: Apr 17, 2010
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Starter motor, maybe

I have had my polo for 3 years and 3 times it has refused to start, after bump starting it it is OK. However just got it home and it still wont start. It did this before and started after a few days and tries. Is this the starter motor and ...

1999 Volkswagen Polo 999 cc manual
Posted: Apr 5, 2010
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Been told OEL on dash means oil service

So does this mean it wont start as i cant start the car thanks

1998 Volkswagen Polo 1998 1.9 SDI
Posted: Feb 24, 2010
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Volkswagen Polo Slight shake when sitting in idle, MPG too low and lack of Power...Please Help

Hi Sorry ive had to repost (new user I’ve had my 2002 polo 1.2 Petrol (E 55) for almost 3years now, when I first got it it drove beautifully and when sitting on idle you couldn’t tell if the car was on or off because it was so nice a...

2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 E 55
Posted: Feb 21, 2010
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Slight shake when sitting in idle, MPG too low and lack of Power...Please Help

Hi, I’ve had my 2002 polo (E 55) for almost 3years now, when I first got it it drove beautifully and when sitting on idle you couldn’t tell if the car was on or off because it was so nice and quiet but now I got the following problem...

2002 Volkswagen Polo E 55
Posted: Feb 21, 2010
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Ignition Light and EPC light on

The engine warning light and epc(?)warning light come on and go off from time to time. I have taken it to the dealers who tell me that the diagnostic computer says that there is nothing wrong with the car. Any ideas?

2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 S
Posted: Feb 16, 2010
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Engine wants to cut out

every time i start up engine and i leave it for about 5 mins sometimes it seem like it wants to cut out and sometimes it does cut out

2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4
Posted: Feb 14, 2010
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Engine idle speed

does anyone know how i adjust the engine idle speed on my vw polo c(1985) reg.

1985 Volkswagen Polo 1.0
Posted: Feb 14, 2010
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Engine not firing

had this problem for a while. When starting the car the engine turns but does not fire up. I have had the spark plugs, leads and distrubeter (spelling) cap changed. Have had RAC out a few times who have just hooked it up with jump leads sta...

1995 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 manual
Posted: Feb 9, 2010
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Car shuddering

My car shudders and the engine warning light comes on briefly then go off. We have replaced the coils but it's still doing it. There isn't much power either.

2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2
Posted: Jan 18, 2010
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Ignition - car will not start

Using ignition key, the car will almost start but spark plugs do not seem to fire. The handbook suggests checking electric fuel pump fuse but unable to locate this fuse. Have accessed one set of fuses on right hand panel of driver's side. ...

2002 Volkswagen Polo 1,4 S Auto
Posted: Jan 17, 2010
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Car has a lack of power through the gears, what can that be a cause of?

When going from idle the car has a reduction in power, ive noticed this because before even though not a quick car it was a bit nippy but now it has lost all of it, And i dont know what it may be. The exhaust has been changed and checked, a...

1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6 L Saloon
Posted: Dec 30, 2009
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Intermittent emmisions light and noisy fuel pump

My girlfriends car so I dont have all the details so hope this is ok, Following a complete service, filters/oil/plugs the fuel pump was very noisy, then after ~10miles the emmisions light came on. When taken to the garage this was d...

2003 Volkswagen Polo Twist 1.2
Posted: Dec 19, 2009
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Car keeps stalling

when i put my foot on the clutch the car stalls! it doesnt matter how warm the engine is,it still happens! the car always starts afterwards.

1985 Volkswagen Polo 1.0
Posted: Dec 2, 2009
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