My 76 super beetle hesitates in 3rd & 4th gear. At the top of the gear I have to keep accelerating on the pedal to maintain flow. Can't cruise...

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Hello Robert

How are you doing? Do you have a carb cleaner at the moment? I strongly suggest that you spray some carb cleaners on the jettings and on the butterfly itself. It can be full of dirt that's why it's failing on high speed gears. I'll be standing by for your response.

Thank you 

Relly

Thanks for your response Robert. Try spraying carb cleaner in the throttle body to loosen up the dirt and change the spark plugs as well for better fuel burning. Fuel flooding can be a cause of this issue. If you have access to the vehicle at the moment please try to remove the negative battery connector and let it sit for 5 minutes or more before reconnecting it. Let's see if the reset will help as well. I'll be standing by for your response/

Yes Robert, Fuel injector cleaner works but not that often. It's good when your fuel is close to empty to clean the residues that can clog the fuel line. Hope this shed some light. Is there anything else I can add or help you with Robert?

Dear Robert, It was a pleasure helping you with your VW issue today. Here is a summary of the resolution.

Issue identified : Loosing power on 3rd and 4th 
Solution Implemented : Adviced cx to clean throttle body and replaced spark plugs for better fuel burning.  Adviced cx to remove the negative battery connector as well for a reset. Answer Accepted.
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Your most welcome Robert. You have a great day! Goodluck!