Hi Shak - I am based in Gloucester myself and have thought about taking it to a VW specialist.
Simo - any luck with replacing the actuator?
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- Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:21 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Under boost problem p0299, is this the resolution?
- Replies: 5
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- Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:27 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Under boost problem p0299, is this the resolution?
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Re: Under boost problem p0299, is this the resolution?
Hi Simo, I've had exactly the same issue recently, with under boost and coil light coming on. (Driving a 59 Scirocco 2.0TID 140) Mine was in the garage and the mechanics changed a sensor (I forget which) and cleaned EGR and throttle body. Issue is still there. I receive; " 00665 Boost Pressure ...
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 10:57 am
- Forum: General Scirocco Talk
- Topic: Error 00665 - Limp mode and Engine light
- Replies: 7
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Re: Error 00665 - Limp mode and Engine light
Update on this - £190 later and the fault still exists. Garage replaced the sensor and cleaned the EGR and throttle body as per my previous post. Managed to get up to to a decent speed on the way home, still lacked power but neither the coil light or engine management came on. As advised by the gara...
- Wed Aug 06, 2014 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Scirocco Talk
- Topic: Error 00665 - Limp mode and Engine light
- Replies: 7
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Re: Error 00665 - Limp mode and Engine light
Thanks Shak - the car is with a garage at the minute and I will mention this to him.
Currently he is swapping a sensor and has offered to clean the EGR valve and throttle body.
J
Currently he is swapping a sensor and has offered to clean the EGR valve and throttle body.
J
- Tue Aug 05, 2014 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Scirocco Talk
- Topic: Error 00665 - Limp mode and Engine light
- Replies: 7
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Error 00665 - Limp mode and Engine light
My first post - and it isn't a happy one! :grumpy: Had my Scirocco (2.0 TDI) for 8 months now and had my first problem with it. 3 weeks ago I was driving at about 70-80mph a while ago and went into limp mode. I made it home and when I next drove it, it fine but with a feeling of less power. Anyway, ...