Check engine light is on accelerates slowly

2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
77,000 MILES
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KMDICKR
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And seems like it is starting off in 2nd gear any ideas on what might be wrong? Engine: I4 2L SOHC Transmission: auto
Feb 16, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like it is in limp mode. Have the computer scanned to identify where the problem is coming from.
Feb 16, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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EXOVCDS
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Possibly a faulty transmission speed sensor... you need to have the
ECM & TCM scanned for codes, before any REAL guesses can be made
with regards to fixing this issue.
Feb 19, 2012 at 12:17 AM