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    clutch judder all of a sudden in first and reverse and dropping into first or second!

    I cleared dtc's and sprayed silicon spray on actuator and on vane lever last week.lack of power caused me to investigate. As soon as job done,went for a test drive and pulling off in first,the car just shudders like a washing machine.does this in reverse as well and wobbles when dropping down...
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    A3 2004 2.0 tdi BKD 138k lacks power in general at low end

    oh and reverse and first/sometimes second hard to get in and first suffers from stuck in gear.when stationary with foot on clutch in first,the clutch engages making the change out of first impossible only when stationary.i believe this to be the slave cylinder fault,but no obvious leaks on the...
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    A3 2004 2.0 tdi BKD 138k lacks power in general at low end

    Hi,sorry for the delayed reply.I have aseen a vcds today on amazon.some say the micro can is ideal for a single car maintenance.others say the hexcan is the best.the amazon one is £27 and its a hex can.any advise? I did however today do the Italian and set off on the motorway slip road from 3rd...
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    A3 2004 2.0 tdi BKD 138k lacks power in general at low end

    I usually let the car idle for a few minutes before setting off.I have purchased a £10 copy of vagcom/software/driver thinking of a cheap deal,but now realise that there isn't much I can buy cable wise.what did you buy and how much.any good? I have tried the car with maf off,and no power,so it...
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    A3 2004 2.0 tdi BKD 138k lacks power in general at low end

    What changes between cold and hot?something is stopping actuator till it reaches temp.maybe coolant sensor or actuator stiff.it deffo feels limited in general.boost seems pretty strong but no limpmode from boost leak.can a turbo operate slightly with a vacuum leak in actuator.
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    A3 2004 2.0 tdi BKD 138k lacks power in general at low end

    Diesel was wasnt black.filter change helped a little,but still limited to 3k when cold.why is temp a factor.also got the whistle and dump valve noises and ail
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    A3 2004 2.0 tdi BKD 138k lacks power in general at low end

    Ok.Here I go.My a3 lacks power from first through to third gear.No limp mode at all.When I bought the car a month ago,there was a leak and a massive air/whooshing noise.found leak on the n/s intercooler flange,and I sorted this.hasnt improved problem at all really.powers uphill no probs now...