Limp Mode

2000 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
100,800 MILES
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CHUCKYB
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I have redone the timing belts,water pump,oil,oil filter, new distributor,new spark plugs.When i start the engine its starts and idles fine but it will not rev, when i try to rev it stalls and even drops in revs.(from 1000 rpm to about 500 rpm). Could this be a bad ground connection to the engine / distributor? Or timing off by two teeth?The engoine is a 1.6 i with a mp9 fuel injection system.I also notice that the fuel level sensor is faulty as it moves up and down and beeps saying no fuel in tank.
Sep 16, 2011 at 7:41 AM
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MERLIN2021
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I would double check the timing belt and if okay it sounds like the throttle bore is dirty causing the car to go into limp mode. The dirty throttle bore will lose correlation with the PCM. Start by disconnecting the battery and follow this guide then clear the codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please run down this guide and report back

Cheers
Sep 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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CHUCKYB
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You are a genius! I can't believe that worked I love this site! I will be back next time I have a problem :)
Sep 16, 2011 at 9:21 AM
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers
Oct 7, 2011 at 7:32 AM