limp mode and car turns off?

2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
1,860,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROSALENA
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When I start my car it starts flashing limp mode and then when I go to put on drive it turns off or turns off when I'm driving start it off turning off as I was driving now it won't even in a minute I put on drive it turns off.
Jul 7, 2024 at 11:43 PM
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STRAILER
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Yep, limp mode can do that, we should run the codes to see which ones are stored but I can tell you I have seen a dirty throttle body cause this problem, here is a guide to help you gather the codes:

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

Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

This guide can help as well:

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

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