msuth92 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Right for anyone out there who's bothered I'd been moaning on the forums about my car going into limp mode, so I sent my car (Audi a3 8p 2.0 TDI) into the garage and he told me I was getting over boost. So straight away I got on the forums looking for help and I came across FORTE which is a turbo cleaner which you add to your fuel take so ........... I've bought some put it in and I'll keep this post up to date and let you guys know what happens !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Will be interesting to hear the results! Make sure you give it a proper blast too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuth92 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Will do James im Regina the engine to the red line as I can't do it in gear because it goes into limp mode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuth92 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Right I've used two bottles of the cleaner with premium fuel and I'm still getting limp mode I've read somewhere that it could possibly be the MAP sensor any ideas if this could be correct ?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuth92 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Sorry forgot to mention that when I change gear it sounds like there's a dump valve on my car I've read that this is normal but id like a second opinion on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Sorry forgot to mention that when I change gear it sounds like there's a dump valve on my car I've read that this is normal but id like a second opinion on this Have you checked to make sure the previous owner didn't fit a dump valve as you never know!? :D Poorly fitted dump valves have been known to make certain cars run badly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuth92 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 I don't think they did not to be sexist but it was an old women haha unless she was into that sort of thing haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuth92 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 I've noticed that there is a leak on the fuel pump do you think this could cause the car to go into limp mode cheers James ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I've noticed that there is a leak on the fuel pump do you think this could cause the car to go into limp mode cheers James ? Possibly depending on how bad the leak is. If the car isn't getting enough fuel then that could definitely cause it. That's probably where I'd look next if you've noticed the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuth92 Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Top man James I've ordered a new gasket that came today so I'm gonna get that job done this weekend and I'm hoping fingers crossed that I've beaten limp mode !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Top man James I've ordered a new gasket that came today so I'm gonna get that job done this weekend and I'm hoping fingers crossed that I've beaten limp mode !! Keeping my fingers crossed for you! Must be so frustrating with it going into limp mode all the time! Let us know how you get on :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuth92 Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 So it's not that haha so back to the board I used to bottles of forte cleaner and it's still going into limp mode I took a look underneath and this is what I found its a mess but I don't think it's causing limp mode ?? Let me know what you think James appreciate it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuth92 Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 It's the pipe that goes into the intercooler God knows who's responsible for this shambles !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuth92 Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Here's a clearer picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 If you are leaking air going into the intercooler then yes that is effectively a boost leak and it could definitely cause limp mode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuth92 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 So would this cause overboost as this is the code my obdll reader gives ?? I'm going to fix this shambles when the weather is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Not sure if it would cause an overboost to be honest but any air leaking from any boost pipes could definitely cause limp mode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuth92 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks James I've noticed when I Rev the engine that it makes a loud tissssss noise from that side so I think this could be a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Sounds like you're getting somewhere! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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