2011 Volkswagen Polo (6R) — Repair Solution

1.2L CBZB 4cyl 8v SOHC Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

Volkswagen Polo (6R) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Polo (6R)
Year: 2011
Engine: 1.2L CBZB 4cyl 8v SOHC Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 108,000
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

Vehicle intermittently stalls and will not restart.

Problem Summary

Vehicle develops an intermittent stalling issue where it misfires heavily on one cylinder, though the affected cylinder varies each time, before stalling completely. The engine then fails to restart at the roadside but starts instantly once returned to the workshop. The issue commonly occurs after sweeping turns and has been present since a timing chain and cylinder head repair three months prior.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeVW6R11120
Vehicle2011 Volkswagen Polo (6R)
Engine1.2L CBZB 4cyl 8v SOHC Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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