Sella Turcica
Veteran Member
UPDATED: Power feels low until sudden power boost at 2k rpm - N18 EGR valve malfunc'n
Our 05.5 jetta tdi dsg is on all-original parts at 95k miles. This isn't a new issue, and it in fact might just be the nature of the beast, since we're only talking about 100 hp here. I just want to know if something is amiss, or if it's just the turbo kicking in on an otherwise puny engine.
When I start moving from a dead stop and press the accelerator moderately, it feels somewhat unresponsive until I hit about 2k rpm and then it's just like a big power boost until about 3k rpm. I'm not getting any CELs or misbehavior. The car just feels slow and lumpy. Frankly, this is how my old high pressure turbo volvo used to drive every day, but the jetta feels a lot slower.
Yeah, I know it could be the cam, but if that's the case I'll replace the cam when it's trashed. I'm wondering if there's something simpler to check (you know, hose X that runs from point Y to point Z pops off/fills with gunk/etc).
UPDATE 1: 1.5 months later, power loss noticeable, see page 2.
Our 05.5 jetta tdi dsg is on all-original parts at 95k miles. This isn't a new issue, and it in fact might just be the nature of the beast, since we're only talking about 100 hp here. I just want to know if something is amiss, or if it's just the turbo kicking in on an otherwise puny engine.
When I start moving from a dead stop and press the accelerator moderately, it feels somewhat unresponsive until I hit about 2k rpm and then it's just like a big power boost until about 3k rpm. I'm not getting any CELs or misbehavior. The car just feels slow and lumpy. Frankly, this is how my old high pressure turbo volvo used to drive every day, but the jetta feels a lot slower.
Yeah, I know it could be the cam, but if that's the case I'll replace the cam when it's trashed. I'm wondering if there's something simpler to check (you know, hose X that runs from point Y to point Z pops off/fills with gunk/etc).
UPDATE 1: 1.5 months later, power loss noticeable, see page 2.
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