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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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i normally do search, but i didn't this time, and it is because i think this issue is a little different than most...... help would be appretiated

so i have noticed the last few times i have gotten on it hard(the clutch that is)...... i spool the turbo, take it to 0psi..... probably about 3-3500 rpms....... take off.... run it out of first, shift to second, which is 3 or 4 grand and when i hit 4500-5000 it just kind of sits there and then seems like it takes off....... question is that the clutch slipping? it drives fine after that and anyother time...... i kind of think it is, just wanna make sure.... and maybe with my last statement, i answered my on question, just wondering
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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when i hit 4500-5000 it just kind of sits there and then seems like it takes off....... question is that the clutch slipping?
If the clutch was slipping, the rpm's would jump.
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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can you feel it boggle?
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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If the clutch was slipping, the rpm's would jump.
ok, it does sit there, maybe a second or 2, then jumps right up to 5500 - 6000, then i shift and have no problems in any other gear, what could this be?
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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You have a 99.5 or older DBC car dont you?
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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actually an 01 1.8t qm
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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in that case, check and clean your TB, it could be sticking or just need a TB alignment
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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how do i go about an alignment? without going to dealer?
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Vagcom or the dealer may do it for you if you ask. People say undoing the battery will work, but i have also heard that it doesnt. Couldnt hurt to try.
 
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Turn the key to ON without starting and waita few mins. You should be able to hear the TB clicking within the first minute. Or vag com.
 



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