Loss of power

2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
144,453 MILES • 2.0L • 2WD • MANUAL
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SCOTT WEBB
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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.
May 30, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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STRAILER
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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
May 31, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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