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Hi I'm just wondering if it is normal for me to experience a delay when I press the accelerator before the power comes. It is only a very small delay, maybe a third of a second or less but I definitely notice it, especially when at low speeds. This is on a 200PS TSI.

If this is normal can I do anything to reduce the delay?

I am used to instant power delivery in my mk2 golf gti as the throttle cable is literally connected to the engine rather than going through a series of electronic wizardry and so I might notice this more than someone who is used to driving newer cars.

Any advice much appreciated.

Cheers

Matt

I get this exact thing on my 2.0tsi 200PS!
Sometimes seems worse then other times!
Can be quite annoying! Means I push the accelerator a bit further as nothing is happening then I have the pedal down to far and its catches up and too much power comes!

Combination of Drive by Wire throttle and turbo lag I would assume. Even a small turbo has some lag and is not going to give the instant response of a N/A car.

Also, when you push the throttle pedal it puts a demand signal into ECU and the ECU decides the correct position for throttle body based on various parameters. Not the same as having a cable directly connecting the pedal to the throttle body.

Mapping can help to some extent.

Thanks for your replies, I'm glad it's not just me!

I guess for now I will have to adjust my driving style to suit, I may also look into mapping but I'm not overly keen on doing so.

Many thanks

Matt

matty1664 wrote:Thanks for your replies, I'm glad it's not just me!

I guess for now I will have to adjust my driving style to suit, I may also look into mapping but I'm not overly keen on doing so.

Many thanks

Matt

A remap will certainly increase throttle response, it's the best thing I've done on mine, it's awesome now :-)

Shak

Cheers Shak, good to know! I bet it goes quick after a remap I'm pretty much used to the power now and feel like it needs a bit more poke.

matty1664 wrote:Cheers Shak, good to know! I bet it goes quick after a remap I'm pretty much used to the power now and feel like it needs a bit more poke.

Trust me you won't regret it pal, it's certainly quicker now, great fun to drive :-)
Stick with either revo or apr, both currently have sales on at the moment as far as I'm aware of :-)

Shak

Did your insurance rise much after the remap?

selleym wrote:Did your insurance rise much after the remap?

All depends on your age etc mate for example im 18 and it would put mine up a few hundred but my dad it only put up £28..
So would vary on factors of your insurance no claims and age i'd have thought

Glad there are already experiencing this as I've come from NA 4.5ltr V8 to a 2.0ltr turbo petrol ..

Had worked it out to just be turbo lag (didn't know it was fly by wire throttle) so I was thinking would a new map help and it seems so.

I was already thinking about the Revo stage 1 so what maps did you put on?

You tried the throttle body alignment trick with your foot on the pedal and the engine off? Mine seems to be a pretty instant pick up on the throttle pedal and no noticeable delay. Can post the trick instructions if you are not aware

robinalex wrote:You tried the throttle body alignment trick with your foot on the pedal and the engine off? Mine seems to be a pretty instant pick up on the throttle pedal and no noticeable delay. Can post the trick instructions if you are not aware

Ooh post!

Yes please post as this is driving me bonkers until I get the remap sorted!!

Is it this?

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/throttlebody.html

Try fitting a sprint booster or pedal box this sorts out all your problems and you can adjust your throttle response to how you like it
I have one fitted it's an amazing bit of kit

lesvw123 wrote:Try fitting a sprint booster or pedal box this sorts out all your problems and you can adjust your throttle response to how you like it
I have one fitted it's an amazing bit of kit

Thanks for the heads up - indeed it does sound like a good bit of kit and its on my wish list now

Throttle Body Alignment:
put the key and put it into the position just before the starter turns (do not start the car) push the gas peddle all the way wait 3 seconds and turn the key all the way back but do not take it out, now release the gas peddle and wait 2 minutes! remove key than put it back in and start the car! you should notice a better response while pressing the gas do this once every few weeks!

robinalex wrote:Throttle Body Alignment:
put the key and put it into the position just before the starter turns (do not start the car) push the gas peddle all the way wait 3 seconds and turn the key all the way back but do not take it out, now release the gas peddle and wait 2 minutes! remove key than put it back in and start the car! you should notice a better response while pressing the gas do this once every few weeks!

Does this really work? Sounds like hocus pocus

Its from an Audi forum that I was looking at for my mrs' A1 but apparently works over all Audi / VW formats. Be interesting to see people comments wants they have tried it. Cant say I felt a difference but my pickup was instant in the first place

Worth a shot - I'll try in the morning and let you know!