starting off in 3rd gear is not how limp mode works. Limp mode actually cuts the power down to 25% load. You think that your taking off in 3rd gear but your not. Your actually in first. Putting car in reverse and having it "jolt" as you claim. is more of a separate issue, sound like you got bad transmission / engine mounts, or the clutch packs and flywheel going bad. never herd of holding the gas pedal for 20 seconds to get out of limp mode, most of us who know about these cars just cut the car off, pop the hood, unplug the maf, drive back home and scan for codes using a vag com adapter or autel device to figure out the actual problem and why the car dumped into limp mode in the first place.
Thank you for this clarification, this would make a lot more sense than the car starting in third. I’ll look into the issue a bit more when we get the time to.
Watched this vid just now. My 2012 Jetta had the same exact symptoms you described. Did this 20 second reset. EPC light gone when restarted. My guy. You nailed this 100%.
I have a 2005 Volkswagen new beetle that has had a check engine light on most of the time throwing a code for transmission speed sensor (po705 I believe), sometimes it's on sometimes it's off, couldn't figure out why the check engine light kept going off then coming back on. All gears were selected on the screen on the odometer on the dash. Didn't notice too much of a driving issue, nothing noticable anyway. Maybe sounded a little "rougher" (you'll have to excuse me, I'm not a car person lol) when idling. Anyways, it's been doing this on and off engine light for months now, all gears selected, etc. Watched a few other videos like this one, didn't work. Just tried this exactly how you did it and check engine light is off, all gears are NOT selected, not idling rough anymore, good as new! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! You have no idea how frustrated I've been about this, and I really didn't want to get scammed into getting a new transmission on a car that has 220k miles. Sorry this is such a long comment but I just wanted to say thank you and how much I appreciate finding this video! You are f@*$ing AWESOME!! 🙌🙌🙌😎
I'm happy I could help, it was bugging me too, i took it to oriely's at first and the guy told me how to fix it so I thought I'd make that information easier to find.
Perfect solution worked great, although, I did it when the car was hot it did not work so I did it again when it was cold, the car shifts perfectly there's not a jerk when put in reverse or drive. I gave it five stars solution, I was ready to take it to the mechanic and get charge $1500-$3000 for a new transmission. Thank God I tried it again when the car was cold.
R3B3l LYF3. Lol that does make perfect sense. My car is so old it don’t even got a manual mode. It’s just auto… I also don’t have a girl so there’s that too 🤣
@@jordanericbaird2724 I fixed it. It was a shortage in the wiring under the steering wheel. I think it's a shortage in the wiring in multiple places of my car.
My 2013 VW Passat doesn't shift into any gear. When I put it into reverse, nothing happens. When I put it into drive, nothing happens. Then I can't put it back into Park without shutting off the vehicle first. It just started doing that today. It was working fine before that. Any help?
Limp mode was added so if there is a fatal error in the car’s computer or something is preventing the car from functioning normally, it will engage to prevent damage to the car.
@@michaelgarciamendoza9797 yup this is the story of my car. DPF is clogged and EGR is bad. Still trying to coax another 10K out of my 205,000 2013 TDI
@@spidergoose891That is the best plan ever, totally agree with you on that! I wish that a full delete and straight pipe was in order for my TDI. Car has 207,000 K on it, so I'm just trying to coax another 20K out of it until I purchase another vehicle in the fall.
Dependingon your issue, there may be an underlying issue, but this will remove limp mode until you can figure out what’s wrong if it keeps going into it.
That is a sign of an underlying issues that your vehicle is trying to tell you about, I would take it into an authorized Volkswagen mechanic, or someone who has extensive knowledge on European cars. For me, I had engine coolant leaking from the oil filter housing. Your issue might be different though, so I would consult with someone with more extensive knowledge.
@@jordanericbaird2724 i know what it is. Some cheap douche bag filled it up with mineral atf . I just don't have enough European money to drain and refill right now. Lol.
@@wenzenuf221 did it fix the issue? Mine is going to the limp mode as soon as I drive it not even 2 min it gose to limp mode then all the gears ⚙️ flashing with a pic of wrench
starting off in 3rd gear is not how limp mode works.
Limp mode actually cuts the power down to 25% load.
You think that your taking off in 3rd gear but your not. Your actually in first.
Putting car in reverse and having it "jolt" as you claim.
is more of a separate issue, sound like you got bad transmission / engine mounts, or the clutch packs and flywheel going bad.
never herd of holding the gas pedal for 20 seconds to get out of limp mode, most of us who know about these cars just cut the car off, pop the hood, unplug the maf, drive back home and scan for codes using a vag com adapter or autel device to figure out the actual problem and why the car dumped into limp mode in the first place.
Thank you for this clarification, this would make a lot more sense than the car starting in third. I’ll look into the issue a bit more when we get the time to.
what does unplugging the maf do, deactivate limp mode?
Excellent points
What is maf? Manifold
@@lakinmadison2847 mass airflow sensor
Right on the money, not trying to be a video star.
You rock thanks a lot bud for the help! 5 stars.
Watched this vid just now. My 2012 Jetta had the same exact symptoms you described. Did this 20 second reset. EPC light gone when restarted. My guy. You nailed this 100%.
Glad i could be of help to you!
Did you get the actual issue solved later though? If so what was it? AFAF
I have a 2005 Volkswagen new beetle that has had a check engine light on most of the time throwing a code for transmission speed sensor (po705 I believe), sometimes it's on sometimes it's off, couldn't figure out why the check engine light kept going off then coming back on. All gears were selected on the screen on the odometer on the dash. Didn't notice too much of a driving issue, nothing noticable anyway. Maybe sounded a little "rougher" (you'll have to excuse me, I'm not a car person lol) when idling. Anyways, it's been doing this on and off engine light for months now, all gears selected, etc. Watched a few other videos like this one, didn't work. Just tried this exactly how you did it and check engine light is off, all gears are NOT selected, not idling rough anymore, good as new! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! You have no idea how frustrated I've been about this, and I really didn't want to get scammed into getting a new transmission on a car that has 220k miles. Sorry this is such a long comment but I just wanted to say thank you and how much I appreciate finding this video! You are f@*$ing AWESOME!! 🙌🙌🙌😎
I'm happy I could help, it was bugging me too, i took it to oriely's at first and the guy told me how to fix it so I thought I'd make that information easier to find.
thank you bro you saved my life
Man thank you so much I've been trying to find this information for so long. Very little information on the web related at all to VWs limp mode
No problem man, i know how hard this crap is to fix, i plan on a video for every thing that goes wrong so others know what to do, glad it helped. :)
Very helpful DUDE. Thanks
bro bro bro Thank God for you , epc goes off when I do this
I really need help trying to figure out which relay you are talking about that was unplugged and where is located? Thanks in advance.
Perfect solution worked great, although, I did it when the car was hot it did not work so I did it again when it was cold, the car shifts perfectly there's not a jerk when put in reverse or drive.
I gave it five stars solution, I was ready to take it to the mechanic and get charge $1500-$3000 for a new transmission. Thank God I tried it again when the car was cold.
Question, how many computer must be in agreement with each other inorder for the engine to start?
Would you know which relay that was?
Does it also work on a 2007 Volkswagen EOS?
When ur in Limp mode all the gear numbers will disappear from screen even if car drives normally?
Thank you
Thank you!!!!
happy to help :)
Does this work on 04 passat
What about mk5 jettas
I’ve never heard anyone call manual mode his and hers mode
I learned that term from my father, I’ve only ever called it that
Jordan Eric Baird. Lol gotcha, not a bad term, just confused the hell out of me at first
that was a first for me as well, but its accurate when my girl drives...its in auto and when i drive manual 😁
R3B3l LYF3. Lol that does make perfect sense. My car is so old it don’t even got a manual mode. It’s just auto… I also don’t have a girl so there’s that too 🤣
His and hers is from the Pontiac GTO back in like 65.
Does your car also die too when it starts to go into limp mode? Having the same problem now. Please help🙏🏽
That doesn’t happen with me, but it sounds like an electrical problem, is the engine light on?
@@jordanericbaird2724 I fixed it. It was a shortage in the wiring under the steering wheel. I think it's a shortage in the wiring in multiple places of my car.
Thank God i don't have a mk6
Same car but mine turns on but doesn't accelerate pressing down the gas. Is it this or I hear it's the throttle body needs replacement
if there isn't acceleration, check the throttle body before deactivating limp mode
My 2013 VW Passat doesn't shift into any gear. When I put it into reverse, nothing happens. When I put it into drive, nothing happens. Then I can't put it back into Park without shutting off the vehicle first. It just started doing that today. It was working fine before that. Any help?
Did you find the solution
Buy an OBD2
Why does it go into limp mode in the first place?
Limp mode was added so if there is a fatal error in the car’s computer or something is preventing the car from functioning normally, it will engage to prevent damage to the car.
Most common when the DPF is clogged and the check engine light is on due to emissions issues
@@michaelgarciamendoza9797 yup this is the story of my car. DPF is clogged and EGR is bad. Still trying to coax another 10K out of my 205,000 2013 TDI
@@mattsnoozle5093 a full delete is probably cheaper than replacing those parts. Way more power and I get ~90mpg on the highway.
@@spidergoose891That is the best plan ever, totally agree with you on that! I wish that a full delete and straight pipe was in order for my TDI. Car has 207,000 K on it, so I'm just trying to coax another 20K out of it until I purchase another vehicle in the fall.
Does this permanently stop the car from going into limp mode?
Dependingon your issue, there may be an underlying issue, but this will remove limp mode until you can figure out what’s wrong if it keeps going into it.
But why does it do It? Mine does shortly after reset.
That is a sign of an underlying issues that your vehicle is trying to tell you about, I would take it into an authorized Volkswagen mechanic, or someone who has extensive knowledge on European cars. For me, I had engine coolant leaking from the oil filter housing. Your issue might be different though, so I would consult with someone with more extensive knowledge.
@@jordanericbaird2724 i know what it is. Some cheap douche bag filled it up with mineral atf . I just don't have enough European money to drain and refill right now. Lol.
@@wenzenuf221 did it fix the issue? Mine is going to the limp mode as soon as I drive it not even 2 min it gose to limp mode then all the gears ⚙️ flashing with a pic of wrench
I have a 2015 VW Passat and the glow plug light pops up and now the engine light and it won’t go when I accelerate.
That is most likely a faulty glow plug controller, they go for somewhere in the $50-$60 range and it’s a relatively easy fix.
@@jordanericbaird2724 Thank you I find out it’s under the Emissions warranty and I can get it fixed for free.
Did you go to the VW dealership to find out ?
@@ericfreeman6326 yes it was the glow plugs and they fixed it under the emissions warranty and fix the fuel filter I had to pay $ 198
Will confirm this doesn’t work
That's not what limp mode is.
Right
My car won’t drive past 40 mph smh