1998 Volkswagen Jetta Once Car Warms Approx 30 Minutes Climb Steep Incline 50

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
328,842 MILES
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WEIRDWOLF
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once my car warms up (approx 30 minutes) and i climb a steep incline 50% of time my turbo kicks out. car has to cool back down in order for my turbo to work again. any idea whats causing this problem.
Dec 20, 2012 at 2:05 PM
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WEIRDWOLF
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please note that this a diesel car (TDI)
Dec 20, 2012 at 2:07 PM
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EXOVCDS
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The engine is most likely overboosting... so the ECM cuts fuel to lower boost in order to protect the engine.

I can provide more info once you reply.

Thomas
Dec 20, 2012 at 4:47 PM
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