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Old 01-22-2012, 03:21 AM
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hi i got a passat tdi it goes into limp mode when i put any electrical accsessory on like wipers,cd player and even lights. can you help me
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Old 01-23-2012, 01:56 AM
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Voltage regulator? Bad alternator? Do the headlights dim or get brighter? The alternator shouldn't cause limp mode, what error codes does the car have?
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