Jetta Rev Limiter?

cougar97536 · 08-31-2006, 11:20 PM

I am having problems with my 85 Jetta GL with a 1.8 L gas engine... it seems to have a faulty rev limiter or something, as when it is in gear it doesn't want to rev beyond about 3 grand...
any suggestions? thanks,
Christopher

**RickT** · 09-01-2006, 01:39 AM

Is the engine Check light on???

Sounds as if its gone into "LIMP HOME" mode. This stops you from putting heavy load on the engine to prevent damage damage..
Also can you only go about 40MPH - 60KM ish??

Cheers

cougar97536 · 09-02-2006, 02:34 PM

the oxy light is on... and i can take it up to about 60... but i have to do so in 4th or 5th gears... does that tell you anything? thanks for the help...

**T-sport** · 09-02-2006, 02:52 PM

sounds like the lambda sensor(02) is faulty and needs replacing.This would cause this problem.

**RickT** · 09-02-2006, 04:07 PM

with it been a new motor get back to the dealer and get them to sort it...

lets us know the outcome

RickT

cougar97536 · 09-16-2006, 02:40 AM

I'm going to try replaceing the O2 sensor... should fix it if it doesn't you'll be hearing from me again... thanks for all your help...

08-31-2006, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
cougar97536 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	Jetta Rev Limiter? I am having problems with my 85 Jetta GL with a 1.8 L gas engine... it seems to have a faulty rev limiter or something, as when it is in gear it doesn't want to rev beyond about 3 grand... any suggestions? thanks, Christopher

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cougar97536 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	kinda... maybe? the oxy light is on... and i can take it up to about 60... but i have to do so in 4th or 5th gears... does that tell you anything? thanks for the help...

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cougar97536 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	I'm going to try replaceing the O2 sensor... should fix it I'm going to try replaceing the O2 sensor... should fix it if it doesn't you'll be hearing from me again... thanks for all your help...

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09-01-2006, 01:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
RickT Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,640 Gallery: (0)	Is the engine Check light on??? Sounds as if its gone into "LIMP HOME" mode. This stops you from putting heavy load on the engine to prevent damage damage.. Also can you only go about 40MPH - 60KM ish?? Cheers

09-02-2006, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
T-sport Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon,uk Posts: 1,505 Gallery: (0)	sounds like the lambda sensor(02) is faulty and needs replacing.This would cause this problem.

09-02-2006, 04:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
RickT Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,640 Gallery: (0)	with it been a new motor get back to the dealer and get them to sort it... lets us know the outcome RickT

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