Cold engine doesnt go above 80?

[broadbandings]

hey guys,

everytime i start the car (cupra tdi) and drive straight onto a dual and accelerate to 80 when the engine is cool, the power suddenly cuts out. i have enough to maintain a constant speed, but not accelerate at all.

to solve it i have to pull over, turn off, and turn on again and it drives perfectly.

anyone else had this? or is it supposed to do that to 'protect engine'?

dave

 

[joshbro90]

i dont know if its any help, but i remember reading somewhere that you should wait till the tempurature is at a bit below the 90 mark, before really bombing it something to do with the turbo and oil?

 

[Ad Lav]

Driving it hard when warm or cold won't stop you from getting above 80 mph... i'd say there was a problem, get it looked at as that's not normal!