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 6:11 PM
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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 6:27 PM
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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 11:48 PM