James_d89 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hey there, my loop Sport is starting to play up a bit, its a W reg.Sometimes and most of the time, it starts up fine, but every once in a while, the engine turns over, but it doesnt actually start running properly. I pump the accelorator abit, and then it kind of kicks into life sort of, and mumbles and struggles, as i pump the pedal. It makes a kind of choking, bubbling sound?? Then it all kicks into life, and revs really high (because iv pumped the pedal) and settles down, and drives normaly!Any remadies?! or thorts?Please HelpThanksJames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzard Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 im not sure but if you decide sum how that the lupo is going to die and strip the lupo and sell for parts... ill have the front bumper, bonnet, n/s wing, grille, grille surround, radiator, head lamps, front indicators, front panel, bumper reinforcment bar lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) My old lupo sport did this, but it only did it from cold and only when i drove it a very short distance!It turned out to be the coolant temp sensor, mine was a 2000 model year and soon as it was replaced it was fine.It may not be that but its a common problem on most VW's! It caused my skoda fabia not to start at all! They only cost about £12.If that dont cure it then it could be crank or cam position sensor but a diagnostic scan will probably show them up!Luke Edited January 2, 2009 by VWR Lupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unheard Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Could also be the obvious things like plugs, leads, coil pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_d89 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 cool, worth getting a mechanic to have a look at it or not?Was planning to get new plugs and leads anyway, and if a new coolent temp sensor is that cheap then may aswell get it aswell!James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Could also be the obvious things like plugs, leads, coil packI was asuming the obvious things had been checked and the vehicle has been serviced!As ive said a diagnostic scan may show up somthing, coolant temp sensor don't alway bring up a fault code!I think its still worth changing the coolant temp sensor as they are a well know fault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Especially if its only £12! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_d89 Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I was asuming the obvious things had been checked and the vehicle has been serviced!As ive said a diagnostic scan may show up somthing, coolant temp sensor don't alway bring up a fault code!I think its still worth changing the coolant temp sensor as they are a well know fault!Yeh yeh, its been serviced, and has a FSH, and everything is good, has new pads, new oil al the obvius!And yeh deffinaty; going to change the sensor now, esspesially if its a common fault, and its pritty cheap and an easy job!Cheers for all the advice! Its really helped me what to look for!James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo pd 150 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Clean out the throttle body with some carb cleaner and a toothbrush around where the butterfly sits ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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