Random Low Power and Poor MPG
Random Low Power and Poor MPG
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freddie2020

Original Poster:

87 posts

97 months

Friday 18th December 2020
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Hi Folks,

09 Golf MK6 Gt TDI 118k - with the Diesel Gate emissions fix ECU flash.

Very random engine performance.

Usually 55 av MPG and feels boosty. But then often will drop to 45 ave mpg and feel like no turbo boost at all.

I am guessing this something to do with the Diesel Gate awful software update. So a REVO flash should sort all ?

Thanks
Freddie

Drive Blind

5,615 posts

201 months

Saturday 19th December 2020
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i would consider getting a 2nd and 3rd option from a couple of VW group indies before just assuming its the polar bear friendly ECU fix.

Faulty MAF, boost leak, turbo on its way out ???

freddie2020

Original Poster:

87 posts

97 months

Tuesday 29th December 2020
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Thanks, there are no fault codes indicating to an issue.

And a recent vacuum test, showed that the turbo accuator is moving fine.

If it was a MAF / failing Turbo, would there not be at least a fault code and / or a check engine light?

Has been this random since I owned the car since 54k.



Edited by freddie2020 on Tuesday 29th December 17:57


Edited by freddie2020 on Tuesday 29th December 18:00