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2003 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 GL acceleration problems?
I have a 2003 Volks Jetta and recently it's been having some weird acceleration problems. It has just had a tune up and a Volkswagen Dealership fixed a weird electrical problem, so I don't think it's a spark plug problem. What's been happening is that car is revving REALLY high, but the car has very slow forward movement, and it takes a long time to pick up speed. It also seems to rev high when going at slowish speeds. I think it was at around 3,000 RPMs just going at 40 mph when it's usually at around 2,000/2,300 RPMs going at the same speed.
Sometime before, I always had to rev the engine high to pick up speed after stopping, the RPMs would increase, but then the car would jerk forward when the acceleration picked up and the RPMs would go back down to normal.
The car has almost 100,000 miles on it. It's around 99,600. Could it be the transmission? Clutch? Help!
The car is an automatic, not a 5 speed.
5 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Some kind of transmission problem. Low fluid, failing torque converter, internal failure. Get ready to pay.
- Anonymous5 years ago
I had an 01 Jetta with the 2.0 4cyl, and my temp gauge jumped around alot and it was the coolant sender, I have no idea what it is but my mehcanic fixed it and the problems stopped. As for the oil, using a quart per 3000 miles does not sound normal...especially at only 38000 miles that is really low miles and this car should NOT be having this much trouble. My advice would be to do what I did and trade the piece of crap in on something else, I got a new Mazda 3 and I love it, maybe it's not as preppy and european as the jetta but the reliability puts a big ole smile on my face. You really shouldn't be having this much trouble at only 38000 miles, also call the VW headquarters for your region ie if in the US the North American one and talk to them about your warranty sometimes a manufacturer will extend the warranty and make an exception since the warranty just ended and now the problems start, but honestly what I'd do is get it running and sell it while you still can, if it's got this many problems at 38000 miles imagine what it'll be like at 100000 miles.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
You were just at the dealership. Go back. Without directly saying they "f" it, indicate to them you did not have this problem before. Talk to the Service Manager. Not the front honkies. Most likely low on transmission fluid. But let them make that detemination in case I am missing something.
Source(s): mechanic - PeterLv 51 decade ago
Your transmission is shifting too late, or it could be that you are too heavy on the gas and the transmission is having trouble keeping up. If your transmission is not wanting to shift at 3k rpms it could be because your foot is on the gas so just let off a bit and then it should shift. If not then it's your transmission.
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