accelerating on the highway occasionally the Diesel Engine Pre-Flow light was flashing?

2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
234,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GENTRIT BERISHA
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After accelerating on the highway occasionally the Diesel Engine Pre-Flow light was flashing, then after a few km the engine light came on and my car started to make a different noise and not getting enough speed and acceleration.

what could possibly be the problem?
Jul 12, 2023 at 12:53 PM
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It sounds like the turbo has gone out or the wastegate is stuck open, but we should run the codes to see what's comes up.

here is a guide to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Jul 13, 2023 at 12:02 PM
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