Loss of power, limp mode
In limp mode the control unit cuts engine power to avoid further damage. Common causes are turbo boost, fuel delivery, a blocked DPF or a sensor. Say which lights are on and whether power returns after you restart the engine.
- Free for drivers
- No obligation
- The workshop sets the price
Services that help
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Diagnostics
Diagnostics starts with reading fault codes, but a code only points the way.
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Turbo repair
A failing turbo usually shows as lost power, a whistle or bluish smoke, sometimes with the car dropping into limp mode.
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Fuel system repair
Fuel system work covers injectors, the high-pressure pump, the fuel filter and the in-tank pump.
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DPF cleaning
A diesel particulate filter clogs fastest on short town trips where regeneration never gets to finish.
The workshop names the exact cause after looking at the car.
How it works
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Describe the fault
Plate, symptom and location. Takes a minute.
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Workshops reply
Workshops with free time offer a slot and a "from" price.
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Choose and drive in
You pick the offer that suits you. After the repair you leave a review.
Find a workshop in your city
Other symptoms
- Car will not start
- Check engine light is on
- Warning lights on the dashboard
- Oil pressure light is on
- Smoke from the exhaust
- DPF warning light is on
- Engine misfires, rough idle
- Engine stalls while driving
- High fuel consumption
- Hybrid or EV fault message
- Battery keeps going flat
- Brakes squeal
- Brakes feel weak, pedal sinks
- Steering wheel shakes when braking
- Car pulls to one side
- Knocking over bumps
- Heavy steering
- Air conditioning does not cool
- Heater does not warm up
- Engine overheats
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
- Loud exhaust
- Clutch slips
- Gears will not engage
- Automatic gearbox jerks
- Squeal from the engine bay
- Timing belt is due
- Service is due
- Inspection coming up
- Failed the inspection
- Flat or punctured tyre
- Seasonal tyre change
- A light does not work
- Headlights dazzle oncoming traffic
- Crack or chip in the windscreen
- Accident damage or dent
- Rust on the body or underbody
- Electrical fault: windows, locks, lights
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive in limp mode?
A short, gentle drive to a workshop is usually fine, but a slow car on a main road is a hazard. If a red light is on too or the engine sounds wrong, stop.
Why does power come back after a restart?
A restart clears the restriction for a while, but the fault code stays stored. If it keeps happening, the fault is still there, and it is easiest to trace while it is fresh.
How much does it cost?
The workshop sets the price. The offer shows the workshop's "from" price; the final price is clear once the car has been looked at. Remondikoda does not set or suggest prices.
Who chooses the workshop?
You do. You see offers with time, price and reviews and choose yourself. Remondikoda does not assign workshops.