Limp mode

2000 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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PETAR.MILOVIC
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My car listed above 1.9tdi 85kw has a problem that really annoys me. When I drive above 100 km/h car suddenly loses its power and cant accelerate. When I turn car off and on again it work but same problem is happening above 100 km/h speed. I plugged car to diagnose the problem and it showed no errors. I did change fuel filter and oil and oil filter recently. Can someone help me please? Thanks in advance.
Feb 28, 2019 at 7:42 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This is common because the throttle body gets dirty causing a corrosion issue forcing the car into limp mode. here is a guide to help fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

Please run down this guide and report back.
Mar 1, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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PETAR.MILOVIC
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Thank you very much.
Mar 1, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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STRAILER
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Please let us know what happens.
Mar 2, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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PETAR.MILOVIC
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I was at dealers shop, looks like my turbo charger needs reparation. Thank you very much for your time. Cheers
Mar 8, 2019 at 2:46 PM
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STRAILER
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Mar 9, 2019 at 12:46 PM