HeinSchneider

Engine problems with VW Beetle Diesel 2014: power loss and starting difficulties

Hello everyone, I have a problem with my VW Beetle Diesel, built in 2014, which has already covered a good 196543 km and I hope someone can help me. I've already had a bad experience with my last garage, so I'm asking for your advice. The car no longer pulls properly, the engine stalls out of the blue and it takes forever to start when it's cold. When I accelerate, it jerks completely and sometimes it won't start at all. I can also feel it jerking when accelerating. The check engine light also flashes. I suspect it could be the fuel pump. Has anyone had any experience of similar symptoms? How did it go at your garage? What repairs were carried out and what were the costs? Many thanks in advance!

(Translated from German)

A 2014 VW Beetle Diesel is experiencing power loss, stalling, and starting difficulties, with the check engine light flashing. The initial suspicion is a faulty fuel pump. A similar issue in a VW Golf was resolved by updating incorrect software values for the fuel pump, which improved engine performance and resolved jerking and stalling. It is suggested to check and update the software values as a potential solution.

Did this summary help you solve your problem?

4 comment(s)

Hello, I had a similar problem with my 2011 VW Golf. My car wasn't pulling properly either and I also noticed a jerk when accelerating. In my case, the problem was due to incorrect software values for the fuel pump. It was not an easy task, the workshop spent a lot of time with diagnostic tests and in the end a software update was necessary. after that everything ran smoothly again. It was a pretty serious matter because the wrong values can significantly affect engine performance and could lead to premature wear. I hope this info helps you and wish you good luck in solving your problem. It's definitely not a fun matter! Best regards.

(community_translated_from_language)

Hello, thank you very much for your feedback. I hadn't even considered the issue with the incorrect software values. Good that you mentioned it. Can you still remember the costs that the garage charged you? And has any other problem arisen since then? Many thanks in advance and best regards!

(community_translated_from_language)

Hello, you're welcome! I'm glad you found my information helpful. The repair cost me €45. You might think it's expensive for a software problem, but let me tell you, it was definitely worth it. Since then, my Golf has been running like clockwork again, no more jerking, no more stalling. The fuel pump fault has been fixed and the upgrade has really made a difference. I hope this helps you in your decision making. Let me know if you have any further questions! See you then!

(community_translated_from_language)

Hi, great that everything has been running smoothly for you since then. 45 is definitely an amount I'm willing to spend if my car works properly again afterwards. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I will now have the software values checked first. Thanks again and have a great day! All the best!

(community_translated_from_language)

rmh_community_comment_box_header

community_crosslink_scanner_headline

community_crosslink_scanner_intro

community_crosslink_scanner_title

community_crosslink_scanner_price

community_crosslink_rmh_headline

community_crosslink_rmh_intro

community_crosslink_rmh_title

community_crosslink_rmh_subtitle

community_crosslink_rmh_brand

community_crosslink_rmh_model

BEETLE