New Member From Colorado With Limp Mode Issues, 1996 vw passat tdi

[bnf4]

Just joined the forum and I drive a recently purchased 1996 Passat TDI. I have been having problems with the car going into limp mode but only when at highway speeds and only in fifth gear. I had it hooked up to the computer at the mechanic and no codes popped up. Anyone have any ideas, common issues? Is it bad to continue driving?

Thanks

[chittychittybangbang]

Not bad to continue driving since the reason limp occurs is to prevent damage, see the FAQ article here for most common causes, it's a very common problem. You're putting more load on engine and that is condition which triggers limp mode. Prob a overboost condition.

ECU hose replaced? If not, see the FAQ, should throw a code though.

Vac line problems are very common, should throw codes though.

Also, since this is a technical post, moved to mk3 section and added detail to title.