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  1. loss of power when hitting power band

    hi every one, i've got a mrk 4 ibiza cupra 1.8 20vT. i'm having some problems with the power. when driving as soon as you hit the power band in each gear and the turbo is supposed to kick in... it dosn't. the turbo guage hits 4psi and thats where it stays. and it takes ages to pick up speed...
  2. lanceneoman

    hard power steering

    i drove a seat ibiza today an 06 plate and the steering was really light, axtually most cars with power steering ive drove have alot lighter steering that my seat leon. the fluid level is high, so i do not understand why mine is harder than most cars with power steering
  3. KingAnt

    I Want More Power

    Hi again guys, Just a quick one, i just got a 2001 ibiza cupra its on 43,000 miles and only has a re-map what other performace mods can i do to gain more torque and bhp?? Thanks Guys Ant
  4. intermitant power loss

    hi guys i'm havin toruble with my ibiza 1.2 55 plate. its had this interminant fault since i've ad it and nobody seem to know wha it is. main dealer said it was power steering pump so tha was replaced but its now comming up with the same error which is abs and handbrake light come on briefly...
  5. DJ-LIAMC

    HELP with Power Logs!!

    I have lcr and vagcom car seems fine to drive just very slow so here are some power logs I have a feeling the results are bad but dont know what is the cause? Group A: '115 RPM Load Absolute Pres. Absolute Pres. TIME STAMP /min % mbar mbar 0.9 1800 76.7 1750 1020 2.21 2200...
  6. ECU update -> power loss

    Hi I have a Seat Altea FR (170hk) TDI, i had some issues with the engine when it was cold and I drove between 1500-2000 rpm, i was like a petrol engine with malfunction ignition. The engine were very unstable. As soon as the engine is hot there is no problem at all. The seat dealer updated...
  7. m.r.davies

    SOLVED: fluttering boost - now i have smooth power delivery

    ive had issues for a while where the power delivery wasn't smooth, when planting it, the car wasn't delivering the power smoothly at all, for like of a better word, it felt inconsistent i've read lots of posts on this, and it seems there were a few things it could be To solve this...
  8. steslatt

    Help, Cupra diesel power loss?

    I was on my way to work this morning when i went to accelerate i had little power. i struggled to keep to 70mph. when trying to accelerate it felt like there was no turbo, very sluggish. no warning lights came on and there was no smoke. when i got to work i turned the car off and looked under...
  9. M14KCY

    Argh!! Nightmare - Power problems, engine management light

    Couldn't have happened at a worst time! Going on holiday on monday [:@] Anyway, not a mechanic so sorry for not having a clue here. Leon 1.8t 20v (04) :help: Was driving along and drove round a round about, as i was exiting my car started juddering a little and had lose of power when...
  10. '01 toledo 1.9tdi 110. loss of power. pictures. vag-com

    Hey Picked up a toledo recently and are trying to figure out what causes my loss of power. Don't think it's going into limp mode. Tried turning it off to reset it without any luck. Some days its fine and some it's pretty dead. Still no prob to take 3rd up to 75mph even when it's not...
  11. power steering issues

    Hi all, The last few weeks i've noticed my steering's been a bit tight left and right. When turning it seems a bit more difficult than normal but nothing too bad. Today I went round a corner and the power steering just gave up and I pulled over. I turned the car off then back on and it was...
  12. loss of power

    Hi there i have a seat ibiza and it limits out at 3000 rpm i changed the camshaft sensor and the coolant temp sensor and it made no difference i then checked the timing and it was spot on has anyone had this problem before?
  13. M87NER

    Need More Power...!

    Hey Peeps, After doing a boot build and fixing everything up ive got a drainage problem... i.e driving steady at 30/40mph with the music up loudish and when the bass notes kick in it pulls my car back at each note..its taking power from my car's engine GDI ! Whats best to upgrade...
  14. richypanic

    2.0 16v ABF - Amplifier power cable feed

    I am unable to locate a gromit in which to feed the amplifiers power lead from the battery into the cabin! Ive searched on here and on google but am unable to locate this gromit!! Found one but its not £2 coin size like some are saying! Also where would it come in from once this gromit found...
  15. whats the max I can safely bump the power up to - LCR225

    Hi, Im looking to remap my Cupra R 225bhp. I was just wondering whats the max I can safely bump the power up to and still retain traction and not effect reliability/economy. Which remap is best 'MTM' ? Thanks, Dara
  16. coxxic

    CUPRA : RRI measures the power provided at the wheel hubs

    There are rumours around real output power pushed by CUPRA´s engine. Manufacturer states engine power, but it is power "at wheels" what moves with car. We have to consider losses in transmission and etc. So when the measuring at the wheel hubs shows the same results as manufacter states, it...
  17. My K1 in Max Power magazine

    No im not a chav but there is a picture of my car in the max power mag. :D You can see me with a cheesy grin and my girl trying to hide lol. Ive put SEAT on the map :p :seatgod:
  18. power steering cap ???????????

    hi can anyone tell me how to open the power steering cap (its flat) on a leon cupra 2001??? i feel very dumb lol:D
  19. MK8

    How do you add an extra power socket with one of these from Maplins?

    Hello, I want a more permanent fitting for my tom tom power supply, and I am quite a novice. I am having the dash out on my Mazda this weekend to install a handsfree kit and thought it might be a time to tackle this problem. I have seen this at maplins...
  20. Jerky & power fluctuation

    Hello, please help! When lifting my foot of the accelerator (esp when higher revs), the car jerks forward slightly (making me feel like a learner!) and the power is intermittent (sometimes it's lush, sometimes it's lacking). Have also noticed that just after start up the engine judders for...
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