engine cut out when changing to 1st gear

[martineaster]

hi,

Just got a Lupo 1.4 S and I have started to notice that on some occasions, particulary towrds the end of longuish journey,that the engine seems to cut whenever I seem to change down to 1st gear. When I depress the clutch in preparation to changing to 1 st, the rpm drops to below 500 rpm and dies on me.

Don't think its the battery as it starts up fine and I don't think it's driver error but just wondering if any of you guys experienced the same and what you think the diagnosis is?

[M1 Lupo]

Have you tried blipping the throttle when your changing down? I know its not a solution, but a friend has this exact same problem in his car. Only way we found to stop the revs dipping too low.

[paulbin]

i think the polo boys have this problem, its to do with a throttle position sensor or water temperature sensor, there only about £20 quid from the dealers and easy to fit if i remember correctly, but dont quote me on it.

best do a search on http://porka.net/index.php

Edited June 26, 2005 by paulbin

[paulbin]

http://porka.net/modules.php?name=Forums&f...iewtopic&t=2616

http://www.porka.net/modules.php?name=XFor...thread&tid=9682

[RobinA3]

very common on polo's

clean out the throttle body with some carb cleaner

for more info look on the threads posted above.

:-)

[martineaster]

where is the throttle body in the engine bay and what does it look like? Pictures would be great!