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Does check engine light come on if I am in limp mode?

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Old 06-08-2006, 06:19 PM
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Default Does check engine light come on if I am in limp mode?

no boost in first gear, normal 2nd through 5th
Old 06-08-2006, 06:28 PM
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Some times not right away. If you restart engine and problem is still there it will come on.
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if you are in limp mode you wont' get normal boost in any gear.
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Any thoughts on what it could be?
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After 30 miles of limp mode roughly the CEL will go on.
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Have you VAG'd it? Does it run okay other than that?
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would a Vag show anything if the check engine light isn't on?

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Some codes will show up without kicking a CEL.
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