Engine seems to hesitate then jump...

Oct 01, 2004 1 Replies

I have a 1998 VW Jetta TDI. Recently I have noticed when driving at very low speeds 5 MPH or lower the car seems to lunge forward then hesitate then lunge forward hesitate and continue this behavior until I step on the accelerator. Now just tonight I noted that it seemed to be doing the same thing but this time on the highway going about 55-60 MPH. Any ideas what could be causing this behavior or how to go about diagnose / fix?


Possibly water in the fuel tank/fuel filter. Did you try to drain the fuel filter at all?

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