How can i stop my vw passat dying at speed?

Smells like a defective fuel pump - can supply adequate volume of fuel under normal driving but when gas pedal depressed carb injects a burst of fuel and engine has to wait for fuel flow to catch up - will splutter and lose power for a while until normal service is resumed. Take foot off gas and system fills up and regular power is restored until you pump the gas again...

Gentle acceleration = OK
Fierce acceleration = impossible

Peccavi
October 2008

check the gearbox oil level. or possible fuel filter needs changing. check air filter

pops
October 2008

check the gearbox oil level. or possible fuel filter needs changing. check air filter

pops
October 2008