Lacking power on big hills only or at all times?
Start with the simplier stuff: injection timing, clogged fuel filter, or clogged fuel injectors. If the engine is running smoothly but it's just no power, the fuel injectors are probably good. If you are using regular diesel or retail biodiesel the fuel should be good. If you are using used grease it's possible there is a fuel pump problem or other fueling issue.
You need to do more tests to know for sure if the MAF is bad. If you unplug the MAF sensor and it's still lacking in power then there is something else that is contributing to limp mode.
Do more tests for the MAF sensor as listed here: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q_how_to/a4/maf.htm
For example, another test you can do is to rev the engine in neutral close to redline. A bad MAF will not let you do so. Since your vacuum lines are new but no change, it's possible that these are contributing to your problem:
Bad N75 solenoid. This controls the turbo through the vacuum lines.
Bad VNT actuator. This is on the turbo and moves the turbo variable vanes.
Other fueling issue.
If you just had the timing belt done within the last 1500 miles then it's possible it was done incorrectly.
Start with the simplier stuff: injection timing, clogged fuel filter, or clogged fuel injectors. If the engine is running smoothly but it's just no power, the fuel injectors are probably good. If you are using regular diesel or retail biodiesel the fuel should be good. If you are using used grease it's possible there is a fuel pump problem or other fueling issue.
You need to do more tests to know for sure if the MAF is bad. If you unplug the MAF sensor and it's still lacking in power then there is something else that is contributing to limp mode.
Do more tests for the MAF sensor as listed here: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q_how_to/a4/maf.htm
For example, another test you can do is to rev the engine in neutral close to redline. A bad MAF will not let you do so. Since your vacuum lines are new but no change, it's possible that these are contributing to your problem:
Bad N75 solenoid. This controls the turbo through the vacuum lines.
Bad VNT actuator. This is on the turbo and moves the turbo variable vanes.
Other fueling issue.
If you just had the timing belt done within the last 1500 miles then it's possible it was done incorrectly.
