My Volkswagen kombi's motor starts and idle's but does not pick up ref countings above 3000 revs. What could be the problem

SOURCE: 3.3 L 97 Grand Voyager engine won't idle revs stay at 2200 - 3000 rpm

Possibly the oxygen sensor. Had same problem with my Accord, had oxy sens replaced and that not only fixed the problem but I got better gas mileage after that.

SOURCE: ENGINE DIES

Check for a vaccum leak at the intake with starting fluid. Frankster016

SOURCE: car drops out at 2700 rpm and sputters

There is a rev limiter in these cars that disallows over revving in park or neutral. Does it climb past 2700 under hard acceleration?

SOURCE: engine will not rev above 3000 rpm

Inadequate fuel pressure, change the fuel filter first, make sure the car sits for at least two hours before replacing the fuel filter because these fuel lines are under high pressure during the time of operation. The pressure usually decreases over time in the lines but wear safety glasses just the same, I would recomend depressurizing the fuel system first, buy a Haynes repair manual for detailed procedure to be safe. If problem persists go to Auto Zone and ask them to check for trouble codes these codes if present may instuct you in detail to replace the MAF sensor or give you a code that must be looked up to find the problem.

Bradley

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• Posted on Aug 14, 2009

SOURCE: high rev, rough idle in golf

If your car is fuel injection,try changing the cold start temp sender.