Polo 1.6 TDI Limp mode after acceleration

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Re: Polo 1.6 TDI Limp mode after acceleration

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panic-mechanic wrote:You really need to scan for faults and see what it is complaining about. It is literally guessing without that and it could be anything from boost issues to fuel pressure to egr to dpf and a couple of thousand others. Or as simple as a dead brake light switch.
Last scan before vw was p0087 - low fuel pressure in rail. Haven't scanned after yesterday, will see if I can get it scanned after work today.

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Re: Polo 1.6 TDI Limp mode after acceleration

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Well then you have a fuel pump issue.
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Re: Polo 1.6 TDI Limp mode after acceleration

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Thinking of taking the car to Northern Diesel, I have a feeling vw is going to waste my time and money

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Re: Polo 1.6 TDI Limp mode after acceleration

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Will be a good call yes
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