I've noticed occasional sluggishness when accelerating agressively (usually in 4th). I drive a 2000 1.8t a4, chipped. I run strictly 94 octane. I checked the FAQ and the T/S guide and found nthg. You know the feeling you get when you tramp the accelerator on any GM or Ford with automatic transmission - you get a moment of dead air before the transmission downshifts? - it feels just like that - only without the subsequent acceleration. I stress its occasional - no rhyme or reason I can think of. I've read something about the diverter valve wearing out subsequent to chipping - could this be it?

 

do you have a boost gauge? see if your dropping boost pressure when that begins to happen...only in 4th though?...im no expert here ...just trying to help...

 

The diverter valve can wear out prematurely. You can get a 710N valve for about $30 anywhere on the internet. It's the DV from a TT.

What exactly is happening? When does it happen? Do you have an auto tranny? How many miles are on your car?

 

im thinking its in the higher rpm range since he says acellerating agressively...

 

$30??? shieeeeet i just spent $190 on my 007 from a local shop in the city here damn

 

wow even the 007 can be found cheaper than $190! i gots mine 4 $85 shipped. no noticeable difference than my 710N though... just shiny!

 

Where could I get my 007 for $85 shipped!?!?!?

 

check the classifieds on here and the ZINE. some dude hooked me up!

 

Common problem, when chipping, you should also repalce the DV.

Do this and see if it fixes the problem, you want a better one anyway with a chip.

Is it an automatic? Any codes? Anyhting else strange? What about in other gears?