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Limp mode

Tiny
PETAR.MILOVIC
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  • 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 200,000 MILES
My car listed above 1.9tdi 85kw has a problem that really annoys me. When I drive above 100 km/h car suddenly loses its power and cant accelerate. When I turn car off and on again it work but same problem is happening above 100 km/h speed. I plugged car to diagnose the problem and it showed no errors. I did change fuel filter and oil and oil filter recently. Can someone help me please? Thanks in advance.
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Thursday, February 28th, 2019 AT 7:42 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This is common because the throttle body gets dirty causing a corrosion issue forcing the car into limp mode. here is a guide to help fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 1:35 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much.
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 AT 1:42 PM
Tiny
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Please let us know what happens.
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Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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I was at dealers shop, looks like my turbo charger needs reparation. Thank you very much for your time. Cheers
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Friday, March 8th, 2019 AT 2:46 PM
Tiny
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Saturday, March 9th, 2019 AT 12:46 PM

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