Does a 2000 vw golf 2.0, non-turbo, non-diesel have a limp mode feature?

2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
200,000 MILES
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SHUA1180
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Runs fine after start up for about 30 seconds and then it loses power and won't go over 3000-3500 RPMs.
Nov 15, 2011 at 10:11 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check for exhaust system restriction and also check if the transmission is slipping
Nov 15, 2011 at 10:27 AM
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F4I_GUY
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Scan the ECM. It does have a limp mode if a few critical sensors have failed.. it will throw it into limp mode.

Scan it and post the codes, I'll tell you what you have to replace.
Nov 17, 2011 at 3:48 PM
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