Quick loss of power

kicken18

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Oct 6, 2006
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I have a mk4 Ibiza, 53 plate, had it about..1 month now. I have noticed a small problem and though it might be TCS but happens even when its off.

Basically, this has happend once or twice when driving along road at 30mph, I think it happens when accelerating, but noticed it last night booting it up a duel carrige way from 20mph - 70.

I come to the outside line, floored it in 2nd to 4000 revs then done a very quick change to 3rd, the glow plug light flashed (on about 1-2seconds) I...didnt LOSE power, but its like power to wheels disconnected for about second then connected again, then carried on accelerating.

I say this, but I cant remember if it was when at point of change to 3rd or just when I floored it, but I know it happens, its not the first time, and happens when TCS is off.

I am a bit worried. Its a 1.9 130 PD Tdi by the way. And I havn't checked vagcom for erros yet as I dont know which cable, or where the port is.
 
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redcupratdi

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Oct 13, 2005
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need to get it to a dealers for a scan and fix, it'll be free so might as well,

the glow plug flashes for weird reasons, but could be something to do with your ABS system...don't want that causing problems in an emergency!
 

kicken18

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Oct 6, 2006
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LOL no deffently not. I used to think it was TCS but cant be if its turned off, but yeah it is anoying, if very infrequent, but anoying when does happen. Its booked in for Tuesday. Its also stalled twice, ok ok could of been me, but both times, I really didnt think it should have stalled.