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Stall While Driving
Engine shuts off when transmission is shifted into gear
2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
163,000 MILES • 2.5L • 5 CYL • AUTOMATIC
ANGIE 29
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My car is in limp mode. I can start it put it in gear it shuts off and it will not go at all. what could it be?
Jul 9, 2020 at 10:19 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,
Does it stall in reverse as well? This is not limp mode. Limp mode allows the engine to run and the vehicle to move but limited power.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle
Is the check engine light on? If it is, do you have the code?
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Also, it could be the throttle body that has carbon build upon the plate. I would clean the plate and see if it makes a difference.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
Roy
Jul 9, 2020 at 11:20 PM
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