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Engine Performance - Lack of Acceleration

87VW05

GROUP

25

NUMBER

87-02 JULY 15, 1987

MODEL(S):

ALL With:

1.8L Engine

CIS/CIS-E
SUBJECT:

Limited acceleration - sensor boot screen




Lack of acceleration may be due to limited sensor plate travel caused by an inverted or deformed screen in the sensor plate boot..

^ Be sure screen is installed with the word "OBEN" on flange facing up.

^ Be sure screen is fully inserted into upper retaining groove in boot.

^ Be sure mesh material is not crushed downward. Use caution when installing sensor plate boot, to avoid pushing screen down.