Power cut and revs limited..Whats goin on?

[mel1989]

As the title says, car wont let me go past 3000rpm and has reduced power, makes drivin a bit of a pain. Anyone got any ideas as to why its doin this?

 

[Bondiblu]

What engine is in your car??? Any warning lights?? More information needed I'm afraid.

My TDI 130 Sport did that when the Mass Air Flow Sensor died on me.

 

[chispadete]

limp mode.. reason.. you tell us via vag-com please

 

[mel1989]

its a 1.2 and the engine management light is on, hopefully guna get it on diagnostics tmrw, will keep ya posted

 

[mel1989]

Car had more tests at a tuning place, and they said it was the cam chain that was causing the problem. Quoted me £240ish to replace it, and do oil n filter change.
After reading another thread on here, im convinced that its the tensioner thats causing the jumping, and that its just the tensioner n guide that are needed. Just rang for prices at local seat dealer (autoworld in Chesterfield) £21 for tensioner, £4 for guide. Should i get these an have them fitted or pay £75 for the kit with the chain?
Also how long does it take to fit tensioner and guide? and is there anythin else i should be aware of? cheers

 

[mark1231]

If the chain has stretched you need to replace all ok check all the coils are working

 

[gh1985]

I had the exact same problem about 4 months ago, on my 1.2 ibiza. Whenever i got to 3000rpm the car started slowing down. It seemed to fix itself once i turned the engine off and back on though and only happened that one time.

Ive been getting a squeaking noise from the car since around then and its been getting worse and worse. it happens whenever i take my foot off the accelerator pedal, it also happens when i'm on rough ground. Dont think its the suspension though as doesnt happen when the engine is off and i bounce the car... wondering now if the two might be related? Anyone any idea?

 

[mel1989]

Not sure what the exact cause of the problem was, but thought i mite aswell get the entire cam kit fitted, rather than pay 3 hours labour and risk it still not workin. All is good now an shes running sweet as a nut cheers everyone

 

[mark1231]

I had the exact same problem about 4 months ago, on my 1.2 ibiza. Whenever i got to 3000rpm the car started slowing down. It seemed to fix itself once i turned the engine off and back on though and only happened that one time.

Ive been getting a squeaking noise from the car since around then and its been getting worse and worse. it happens whenever i take my foot off the accelerator pedal, it also happens when i'm on rough ground. Dont think its the suspension though as doesnt happen when the engine is off and i bounce the car... wondering now if the two might be related? Anyone any idea?

check gearbox mount rubber comes out ok

 

[gh1985]

i took it to the garage today, its got a years warranty so they checked it over but apparently its the front suspension bushes which arent covered by warranty. Think i'll get the cupra bushes ones, apparently much better and only a few quid more.

 

[rocky2008]

sometimes the chains stretch, this happend to me befor