This is my first post and i came across this site which i think is wonderful to know that something like this exists, (online mechanic brains)
I need help with my vw polo 1.4L 1999.
I have had the car for 4 years and its been great but i have had few stuff done in the past like new exhaust, wheels, something called skimming headgasket, sorry im not too good with tech terms.
Its been 1 week since i have been getting a new problem and i wanted to ask you guys first before going and getting ripped off at the mechanics!
When i start my car it starts and then well i wait for abit until it warms up, i wait until the temp goes in the middle which is normal. Well when i press gas the car makes a sound like its going to turn off, misfires.
i dont know what the exact term is but like a cough sound and then when i take my put off the gas its normal.
I got out and checked my exhaust and its fine but it sound like coughing and then normal. Only when i press the gas.
Well then i tried to take the car around in my street but it switch off! I tried starting it but now it doesnt start :S
If i leave it for a night it will start but then same thing will happen.
The battery is brand new and also the exhaust!
Also i want to mention, this happened 2 weeks ago while i was driving, the coughing happened when i was driving, i thought it will turn off but it didnt, it went away after.
My cousin said it could be a bad spark plug as he said he had a problem like that before but we are not sure as we know nothing about cars.
I would be grateful if you can help me and advice what could be the problem. I hope theres nothing wrong with the engine :s cause its a really nice car.
waiting for your reply
