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Loss of power

Tiny
SCOTT WEBB
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  • 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 2.0L
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 144,453 MILES
Very rarely when I drive the power seems to go, kind of like turbo, slowly lose speed but when I accelerate it does extremely slowly stick to a speed. Pull over turn engine off for a few seconds then start again and no problem. Please could you advise on this on what it could be.
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 AT 10:57 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 48,363 POSTS
Hello,

Your car is going into limp mode meaning the computer has detected a problem. Lets start by reading the codes to help us get the problem fixed.

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

Please run down this guide and report back

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, May 31st, 2018 AT 12:28 PM

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