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Needing much power the get the car driving.

Hello,

We just bought a VW Polo 1.4 55kW Sportline 10-2003 and we noticed the following problem.
When the car is started and we put the gear in 1, than we have to give a lot of power to make the car moving.
By every trafficlight it is the same story and this is very anoying.

Please could you tell us what to do.

  • Marty Kay
    Marty Kay Nov 02, 2017

    Sounds like the brakes are not releasing.

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  • Posted on Jun 05, 2008

SOURCE: vw polo electrical problem

If spark is good, it could be fuel pump or filter, or even your solenoid. Message me with more info. does it:
1. Try to start? - Fuel issue, or battery issue?
2. Click - Battery issue
3. Nothing? - Solenoid issue

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mdscntst

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  • Posted on Sep 29, 2008

SOURCE: VW Polo doesnt start

when you turn the ignition switch on, the gas pump relay should turn on and go off to pressurize the system. You can keep the car in neutral/park, get down as low as you can to the driver's floor board and reach up and turn the ignition switch to on [but not to the point that you actually allow the engine to turn over]. Repeat this step until you hear the relay and can actually feel the little black (box) that is actually performing an electromechanical switching.

Check here first----> , it is usually on a diagram within or near your fuse panel.

It is a start. Secondly, I'd check for any play/movement on your negative/positive terminals of your battery and starter motor. Should these be snug, loosen them and clean the terminals on your battery AND starter. This may be "stupid" and "obvious" to most but they don't do it and that is usually the main cause... even if it "appears good".

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 14, 2008

SOURCE: vw polo Broken timming Belt

Did you check the compression? If the compression is low then the most probable cause is the valves bent. Means the head has to come off.
If the compression is ok then have you got the HT leads on the right way or is the ignition timing ok. Check the resistance in the leads they have a tendancy to break down.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 21, 2009

SOURCE: VW POLO 1.6 2002 classic

I have already a solution to my problem. Remember, when I posted, that my 1997 VW Polo Classic, that it won't start even it has sparks coming from the "spark plugs" and the timing was set already. Yesterday, My mechanic was puzzled, why the intake manifold has a very low pressure. Just this morning when he opened. It was clogged with "tartar" like material. It includes the valve & piston. Therefore, it is impossible to have combustion. Because, it lacks the fuel & air even how much sparks is present. I hope this could help to VW cars owners having the same trouble.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 25, 2009

SOURCE: VW Polo - 'ding' sound

you sure your car service interval not due?

mine one gotthat sound and a spanner icon showing on dash

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