Power Kick-out

Heinrich D W

Member
Joined
May 1, 2008
Location
Linwood,ON Canada
TDI
VW Jetta 2003 & 2001
My 2000 TDI runs well, but quite regularly it loses power while driving. The service engine light comes on and the DTC P1557 shows up on my scan tool. Has anyone had this problem and found a solution?
HDW
 

Seatman

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Joined
Apr 23, 2010
Location
Scotland
TDI
2014 Skoda rapid elegance 1.6 cr tdi
If the power comes back after restarting the engine do a search for limp mode, also do a google search of the code for more info on it.:)
 

chromeBuddha

Veteran Member
Joined
Jun 30, 2006
Location
Arlington, TX - DFW metroplex
TDI
2002 Golf TDI manual
Could be sticking VNT veins. Look for CanadianGrizzly, he has a good post (I think link in his signature) on Limp mode diagnosis. As Seatman said, if, when the limp mode comes in, you quickly cycle the key to the Off position, then turn back on and the power is restored, this is classic Limp. The troubleshooting for "overboost" should be covered in the Limp diagnostic thread.
 
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