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by LMS13
Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: 54 Plate VW Polo randomly cutting out
Replies: 8
Views: 3002

Re: 54 Plate VW Polo randomly cutting out

RUM4MO wrote: Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:41 am A cheap scan tool might find something, getting it scanned with a more compliant VAG scan tool will always reveal more.
I think the scan is definitely the first stop to getting it sorted - I just have to hope I get the car home OK after work!
by LMS13
Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:41 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: 54 Plate VW Polo randomly cutting out
Replies: 8
Views: 3002

Re: 54 Plate VW Polo randomly cutting out


You are right in trying to nail this problem down and sort it out as trying to stay lucky is not a good plan.

First thing would be to check ALL vacuum lines for signs of splitting, especially any associated with the brake servo and its inline one way valve, check all round the areas where that ...
by LMS13
Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:38 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: 54 Plate VW Polo randomly cutting out
Replies: 8
Views: 3002

Re: 54 Plate VW Polo randomly cutting out

Petrol - no scanner yet - the mechanic guy didn't even plug it in when he came to me as the car was working fine... I'll get a scanner ordered though as I know they aren't that much money
by LMS13
Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:20 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: 54 Plate VW Polo randomly cutting out
Replies: 8
Views: 3002

54 Plate VW Polo randomly cutting out

I have a 54 plate 1.4 VW Polo bought 2nd hand from a business seller 119k miles (yes I know it's a lot)
It has randomly started just cutting out when driving - my apologies if any of the below sounds obvious or stupid but I am not great with cars and would appreciate any help possible.

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