2001 Jetta TDI will not accelerate if I push it too hard.

Asked by kirbyblack Jan 08, 2015 at 01:32 PM about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDi

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It feels like the turbo has died but it also feels like the transmission slips.  It will drive fine
as long as you drive it real easy.

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jasefire51 answered 9 years ago

If ur turbo died u wouldnt be able to drive it cuz oil is fed to the turbo to keep it cool

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