Possible supercharger clutch issue ? (1.4 tsi 160)
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:24 am
Hi all, I have posted a few times over recent month about a reoccurring problem and received a few replies which i am extremely grateful for, unfortunately all the suggestions haven't worked. The problem is an intermittent issue with the boost when pressing the accelerator, sometimes when i press my foot on the gas nothing happens, the car barely moves in speed and there isn't a whine from the supercharger, this lasts for a few seconds and i have to take my foot off the pedal and reapply a few times to get it to respond. The issue typically happens in seconds gear and also at higher speeds when trying to over take on the motorway, again this is a intermittent problem and doesn't always happen. I have had the car looked at and its codes checked several times but nothing has come back, i have had all the spark plugs (checked for correct gaps also) and coil packs changed, i have also had the turbo actuator checked, the diagnostics have never returned a misfire on any of the cylinders suggesting that isn't the issue. Recently there has been a slight squeak when pressing the accelerator which suggests an issue with the water pump but that has disappeared in the last week. I have read recently about problems with the supercharger clutch not engaging the supercharger so i think this could be the problem. I love this car and it is such a joy to drive (when it works) so i really want to get this sorted once and for all.
Sorry for the long post, any help would be appreciated.
Adam.
Sorry for the long post, any help would be appreciated.
Adam.