Q: "Emmision workshop" light and engine light on. Losing power. Shaky when accelerating. What's possible wrong and solution
1.9 TDI vw bora 100bhp. When plugged into a fault finder it says "injector cylinder 1", what injector fits this car ? Car loses power and Shaky when accelerating
My car has 180000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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