Hello, a few months ago my engine management light turned on. When the codes were read it was identified as low fuel pressure but it still seemed to drive 100% fine (I just assumed it was a sensor because of this). So as I had no money and the specialist I've used a few times was very busy (3 week waiting list) I just drove it and everything was fine. A few weeks ago I started to encounter odd problems with acceleration. If I put my foot down to the floor in any gear at any speed it will begin to build revs for a second or two then get a large vibration and it won't build speed as it should. I can however build revs with half throttle and it seems to go fine like that. A mechanic drove it earlier after reading the codes (still low fuel pressure) and had no clue what part might be causing it. Anyone experienced anything similar + how did you resolve it?

 

Car is an 07 tfsi octavia vrs

I'm guessing here but would make sense that the car is running lean due to the low fuel pressure.

You stamp on the peddle, loads of air, not enough fuel and bingo.

Would guess fuel pump? Filter?

Someone that knows what they're talking about will be along shortly

Forgot to mention the fuel filter was changed last year by the specialist long before the engine management light came on. He did say that the high pressure fuel pump is a common failure in these cars apparently, but he didn't have time to look at it.

The pump would be my #1 culprit at this stage.

A guess. But all the clues are there.

Alright cheers man. Might have it go to the specialist so they can identify exactly what it is. They do a service like if you buy the parts for whatever is wrong then you don't have to pay for the diagnostics, but it depends on the price they quote me. Would this sort of thing be ok if it turns out to be the high pressure fuel pump?

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-SKODA-OCTAVIA-VRS-2-0-TFSI-HIGH-PRESSURE-FUEL-PUMP-06F127025F-HFS853-102A-/161656546239?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a37b23bf