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Old Feb 4, 2016 | 07:56 PM
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Hi got problems with my car.. its running flat no power when pulling away untill turbo kicks in then it's abit better and it won't go over 4500 rpm just tips out like it's red lineing also engine management light is on I've changed plugs and coil packs and also fuel filter and still same it prob running at 30bhp ther is no knocks or bangs from engine and sounds like it's fire on all cylinders it's got plenty oil on all pipes and wires seam to be fine can anyone help or give advice thanks
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Old Feb 4, 2016 | 09:12 PM
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What car and year.
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Old Feb 4, 2016 | 09:19 PM
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Running in limp mode?
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Old Feb 4, 2016 | 10:12 PM
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Hi my car is a m reg 2.0 turbo import and yes it seam to be in limp moad... but how or why??
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Old Feb 4, 2016 | 10:27 PM
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Is your speedo working.

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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 11:45 AM
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Could be any number of things. Can you read any stored fault codes? A search on here will show you how.
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 06:47 PM
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I can only find one plug under dash so can't get up and fault codes and speedo fine..
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