Woohoo, limp mode

"WhiskeyGolf" (whiskeygolf) 01/19/2015 at 09:53 • Filed to: VW Golf

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Yesterday while driving home I discovered my car had the inability to rev past 3k RPM. It seemed temporary but then on the way into work this morning it returned, along with the check engine light. Searching the internet seems to show that my car may be in limp mode, possibly due to a bad knock sensor. This may be right, since I did drive through a rather large puddle while merging back on the highway, but we won't know until Thursday when I bring it in for a previously scheduled scheduled service appointment.

Have a Golf that is very likely over 3000 RPM for your Monday morning.

505Turbeaux > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 09:59

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run those codes! It likely could be a knock sensor though for sure.

CalzoneGolem > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 10:02

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Lots of places will lend you a code reader so you can check out what error code is being thrown.

thebigbossyboss > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 10:06

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More fun with the VW's I see.

jariten1781 > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 10:07

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Our GTI has been in limp mode for two reasons. First was when some underhood connections weren't sealed and any heavy rain or car wash would cause it to Christmas tree. Took the dealer many trips to fix that. Second was when the flapper in the intake manifold decided to self destruct at 35k for no particular reason. Got a free walnut blasting of the caked up intake valves thrown in so yay I guess.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 10:12

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Check your oil.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 10:14

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I wouldn't suspect knock sensor. Never seen one of those trigger limp mode before, even if disconnected. It wouldn't surprise me if there are some cars that will trigger it because of one of those, it just seems unlikely.

TopSirloin > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 10:18

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What kind of car is it? Golf? GTI?

WhiskeyGolf > TopSirloin 01/19/2015 at 10:27

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2010 Golf 2.5L

WhiskeyGolf > thebigbossyboss 01/19/2015 at 10:27

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Never a dull moment!

thebigbossyboss > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 10:28

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Indeed.

WhiskeyGolf > CalzoneGolem 01/19/2015 at 10:32

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Probably time to get an OBD2 wifi/bluetooth reader for my phone

CalzoneGolem > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 10:35

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It will pay for itself.

Funktheduck > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 10:36

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*insert joke about VWs*

*insert joke about limp mode*

*insert joke tying previous 2 jokes together while implying you have ED*

TopSirloin > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 10:41

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Limp mode is just a fail-safe to protect the car when something is malfunctioning. It could be a lot of things. I'm a GTI owner, and though it's been quite some time since I've been active in the community, the most common cause of limp mode for GTI's was ignition coils. Removing the engine cover to make sure all 4 ( or 5 in your case) igntion coils are seated properly against the valve cover was a good place to start. If you have a VAG-COM or a friend that does, you could pull codes and check where the error is.

WhiskeyGolf > Funktheduck 01/19/2015 at 10:41

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Viagra: clear your codes and get out of limp mode

WhiskeyGolf > TopSirloin 01/19/2015 at 10:43

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That's a good suggestion. I've heard about the coils being a problem before. I don't have access to a code reader at the moment but I think i'll be investing in one now.

Funktheduck > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 11:52

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I just had an amazing idea for a Viagra commercial with that comment as inspiration.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > WhiskeyGolf 01/19/2015 at 15:28

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Last time I went through a deep puddle one of my spark plugs exploded.

bob and john > thebigbossyboss 01/20/2015 at 19:24

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oi. so when you coming past T-bay?

thebigbossyboss > bob and john 01/21/2015 at 06:43

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Sad news. No new job = no road trip!

bob and john > thebigbossyboss 01/21/2015 at 11:05

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oh.. Ok. That sucks