pd130 power loss

[kenkennyg]

Hi my pd130 fabia vrs kept losing power so i switch the engine off and back on then fine power returned however i just drove down the motorway lost all power and the engine management came on now no power can anyone help any info would be much appreciated 

[KenONeill]

They're only golden mate, not crystal.

 

Did it make any unusual noises when you lost power? Is it now black smoking when it wasn't? Can you get the fault codes read? (see the VCDS forum for an owner near you)

[kenkennyg]

No noises or unusual smoke pal no just lost power and eml come on i cant get the codes at the moment im at work

[Rooted]

Welcome.

Fabia Mk1 section is a good place to ask in.

[john999boy]

37 minutes ago, Headinawayoffski said:

Welcome.

Fabia Mk1 section is a good place to ask in.

Moved. 

[kenkennyg]

It wont let me post topic on there or the fabia owners

[john999boy]

3 minutes ago, kenkennyg said:

It wont let me post topic on there or the fabia owners

? 

 

It's now in the correct place. 

[kenkennyg]

Much appreciated 

[KenONeill]

@john999boy - Sorry for doing this, but can anyone post in the $model level, or only in the lower $model/$mark subfora? Like in this case I know I can't post in "Fabia owners", but could create a new post in the "Fabia 1" forum. 

[sepulchrave]

Sounds like the ECU is sensing overboost and going in to limp home mode. You need codes.

[john999boy]

5 hours ago, KenONeill said:

@john999boy - Sorry for doing this, but can anyone post in the $model level, or only in the lower $model/$mark subfora? Like in this case I know I can't post in "Fabia owners", but could create a new post in the "Fabia 1" forum. 

The model header is just to hold the relevant sub models so posting there isn't allowed as it would lead to too much confusion! 

[SuperbTWM]

There should be a big message that pops up when creating a new thread that says 'SCAN FOR CODES' Otherwise its like trying to guess what colour pants I have on.

 

 

[sepulchrave]

8 minutes ago, SuperbTWM said:

There should be a big message that pops up when creating a new thread that says 'SCAN FOR CODES' Otherwise its like trying to guess what colour pants I have on.

 

 

 

Blue, can I touch?

[kenkennyg]

I cant get the codes as im at work i was just hoping someone could help out maybe had same issue as mr before i get time to go to the garage thanks people

[sepulchrave]

2 minutes ago, kenkennyg said:

I cant get the codes as im at work i was just hoping someone could help out maybe had same issue as mr before i get time to go to the garage thanks people

 

Lot's of people have had this problem before, the fix is never something simple you can do in the works car park on your tea break, if that's what you mean.

[kenkennyg]

I.ll be going to a garage at some point today to get codes the car runs fine untill you go past 2500 rpm then limps till you switch the engine off and back on 

[KenONeill]

13 hours ago, SuperbTWM said:

There should be a big message that pops up when creating a new thread that says 'SCAN FOR CODES' Otherwise its like trying to guess what colour pants I have on.

 

 

Hence why my initial reply reads "They're only golden, not crystal".

[KenONeill]

1 hour ago, kenkennyg said:

I.ll be going to a garage at some point today to get codes the car runs fine untill you go past 2500 rpm then limps till you switch the engine off and back on 

See, this now suggests that your limp mode is related in some way to overboost. I don't know how or why, but I've still got a working theory which I didn't have before.

[kenkennyg]

P0299 is the code that came up the garage i went to was suggesting the egr valve 

[sepulchrave]

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16683/P0299/000665

 

EGR valve my 4rse!

 

It's almost like you're not listening to me...

[kenkennyg]

Im not a mechanic pal so what is it your sayin exactly

[kenkennyg]

36 minutes ago, sepulchrave said:

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16683/P0299/000665

 

EGR valve my 4rse!

 

It's almost like you're not listening to me...

So what is it your sayin pal im just tellin ya what garage has said to me

[sepulchrave]

7 minutes ago, kenkennyg said:

So what is it your sayin pal im just tellin ya what garage has said to me

 

This text is from the link I posted for you:

 

"When found in the 1.9 L TDI-PD (BLS):
Check vacuum supply from the vacuum reservoir located in the valve cover for leaks. Using a vacuum gauge, wiggle the valve cover and hose connections to check for a leak."

 

Your garage guys are morons.

[kenkennyg]

1 minute ago, sepulchrave said:

 

This text is from the link I posted for you:

 

"When found in the 1.9 L TDI-PD (BLS):
Check vacuum supply from the vacuum reservoir located in the valve cover for leaks. Using a vacuum gauge, wiggle the valve cover and hose connections to check for a leak."

 

Your garage guys are morons.

I dont have a vacuum gauge pal and i havent got a clue were the valve cover is lol sorry but im not a mechanic 

[sepulchrave]

2 minutes ago, kenkennyg said:

I dont have a vacuum gauge pal and i havent got a clue were the valve cover is lol sorry but im not a mechanic 

 

OK, I'm not going to be able to help you, find an independent VW or diesel specialist and tell them you have an overboost issue. You need a proper garage.