1998 Volkswagen Sharan hesitation

Car: Volkswagen Sharan
Year: 1998
Variant: 2.o ltr auto
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
when i start my car from cold and select reverse on my driveway it will start moving then stop for a few seconds then go. then i select drive and again it will stop for a few seconds and then go again this continues at junctions, traffic lights etc until ive been out in the car for a few minutes then its ok.. any suggestions please?
Posted: Sep 6, 2010 (13 years ago)
Could be engine coolant temperature sensor .
Posted Sep 6, 2010 (13 years ago)
where is the coolant temperature sensor located and how will i know its faulty, or do i just replace it and see what happens... thanks richard..
Posted Sep 7, 2010 (13 years ago)
hi, how do i know the engine coolant temperature senser is at fault, do i just replace it and see what happens,or is there a way i can i have it tested... thanks..
Posted Sep 8, 2010 (13 years ago)
ive changed the coolant temperature sensor but the problem still there, ive been told that it could be the air flow meter could this be true, before i go out and get one of these aswell.....
Posted Sep 25, 2010 (13 years ago)
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Posted Sep 30, 2010 (13 years ago)
ive changed the air flow meter, the problem still there, dosnt feel as bad though any other ideas plz.....
Posted Sep 30, 2010 (13 years ago)
ive also been told it could be the auto transmission oil either lack of or needs replacing and filter too...
Posted Oct 13, 2010 (13 years ago)

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