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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: kingaz on 26 February 2013, 18:45
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Took my car on a private airstrip to test the topspeed. It doesnt budge over 107 mph. Also thru the gears it gives up at 5000rpm. Any ideas?
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It's in limp mode. Get it scanned for fault codes as a first step, what engine is it?
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It's in limp mode. Get it scanned for fault codes as a first step, what engine is it?
+1 scan it.
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107 in limp mode :laugh: :grin: :grin:
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its hell of a limp :laugh:
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It's in limp mode. Get it scanned for fault codes as a first step, what engine is it?
limp mode :grin: :grin: really dom an still doing 107 :laugh:
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It's in limp mode. Get it scanned for fault codes as a first step, what engine is it?
limp mode :grin: :grin: really dom an still doing 107 :laugh:
Well it's only hitting 5000rpm which suggests limp mode. I thought that just capped the revs at 5k?
I reckon mine would do 107mph at 5000rpm
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=249236.0
Why the new thread?
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It's in limp mode. Get it scanned for fault codes as a first step, what engine is it?
limp mode :grin: :grin: really dom an still doing 107 :laugh:
Well it's only hitting 5000rpm which suggests limp mode. I thought that just capped the revs at 5k?
I reckon mine would do 107mph at 5000rpm
not 100% with a golf but when our a3 went into limp mode it would be lucky to do half that :smiley:
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It's in limp mode. Get it scanned for fault codes as a first step, what engine is it?
limp mode :grin: :grin: really dom an still doing 107 :laugh:
Well it's only hitting 5000rpm which suggests limp mode. I thought that just capped the revs at 5k?
I reckon mine would do 107mph at 5000rpm
not 100% with a golf but when our a3 went into limp mode it would be lucky to do half that :smiley:
I haven't had it on the MK4, but when my Mk3 went into limp mode there was no reduction in power, it just hit the limiter early.
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It's in limp mode. Get it scanned for fault codes as a first step, what engine is it?
limp mode :grin: :grin: really dom an still doing 107 :laugh:
Well it's only hitting 5000rpm which suggests limp mode. I thought that just capped the revs at 5k?
I reckon mine would do 107mph at 5000rpm
not 100% with a golf but when our a3 went into limp mode it would be lucky to do half that :smiley:
I haven't had it on the MK4, but when my Mk3 went into limp mode there was no reduction in power, it just hit the limiter early.
you might be right then :embarrassed: but then its a standard mk4 op think yourself lucky it does 107 :laugh:
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Its an agu engine. How much to av it scanned?
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Its an agu engine. How much to av it scanned?
buy a cheap hand held scanner or a lead from ebay an download software save you a fortune :smiley:
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Have a look at this thread to see if there is someone near you that will do it for you:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87936.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87936.0)
Alternatively you can download VCDS-Lite from the Rosstech website and buy a cheap ebay cable and do it yourself.
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Ok nice one.
Its dwad weird cus sumtimes in 1st and2nd it will rev right round..
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Ok nice one.
Its dwad weird cus sumtimes in 1st and2nd it will rev right round..
You red line it?!! :lipsrsealed:
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Not usually no but obv put my foot down to test it lol
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might sound like something you have already test BUT.... have you checked that the TB isnt being restricted? and cannot open fully?
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No mate i havent actually checked that. Might be worth a look tmoz. Mechanical one on mine aswell aint it?
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i think its cable not electronic if thats what you mean :huh:
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A standard 1.8t should reach 130/140 right??
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as long as you havent got any leaks 130 at least
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The limp mode in an AGU restricts boost and in-directly acceleration but does not directly limit total speed. If the car can get to 107 before limp mode kicks in it won't accelerate further due to limited boost. If the car is going faster than this limited boost can maintain it will begin to decelerate.
As far as I know the limp mode on all AGU's is temporary and can be reset by lifting your foot off the accelerator and re-applying. But if the conditions that caused the initial limp mode are still occurring it will go straight back into limp mode.
Like the others said, check for boost/vacuum leaks, stretched throttle cable (this can be adjusted using the holder that attaches to the inlet manifold)
I suffered from limp mode when my cat disintegrated and started to block my exhaust system. If you can, take it off and give it a shake and listen out for any rattles.
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The limp mode in an AGU restricts boost and in-directly acceleration but does not directly limit total speed. If the car can get to 107 before limp mode kicks in it won't accelerate further due to limited boost. If the car is going faster than this limited boost can maintain it will begin to decelerate.
As far as I know the limp mode on all AGU's is temporary and can be reset by lifting your foot off the accelerator and re-applying. But if the conditions that caused the initial limp mode are still occurring it will go straight back into limp mode.
Where did you get this info from?
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The limp mode in an AGU restricts boost and in-directly acceleration but does not directly limit total speed. If the car can get to 107 before limp mode kicks in it won't accelerate further due to limited boost. If the car is going faster than this limited boost can maintain it will begin to decelerate.
As far as I know the limp mode on all AGU's is temporary and can be reset by lifting your foot off the accelerator and re-applying. But if the conditions that caused the initial limp mode are still occurring it will go straight back into limp mode.
Where did you get this info from?
I had to do lots of research, asking questions on forums and testing when I kept on getting limp mode on my AGU. Got most of my information from other forum members.
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Ok nice one.
Its dwad weird cus sumtimes in 1st and2nd it will rev right round..
You red line it?!! :lipsrsealed:
1.8ts was made to red line!
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Ok nice one.
Its dwad weird cus sumtimes in 1st and2nd it will rev right round..
You red line it?!! :lipsrsealed:
1.8ts was made to red line!
think your confusing our motors with the RX8, if the mk4 was made to red line then our engines wouldnt crumble if it gets a sniff a heavy foot without some minor mods :lipsrsealed: :laugh: