Safe Mode

[csj]

hello looking for help . can anyone tell me why my galaxy keeps going into safe mode or limp mode (not sure on technical wording sorry ) . can reset by turning ignition off then back on . but doing it more frequent now . pain , thank you john

[Jayton]

year? TDI? V6? 2.0?

[csj]

year? TDI? V6? 2.0?

hello its a2001 tdi 115 bhp thanks

[tatiemac]

hello looking for help . can anyone tell me why my galaxy keeps going into safe mode or limp mode (not sure on technical wording sorry ) . can reset by turning ignition off then back on . but doing it more frequent now . pain , thank you john

 

 

 

 

quote name='csj'

 

HI MY GALAXY HAD THE SAME FAULT IT DID ONCE EVERY MONTH AND THEN GOT MORE FREQUENT NORMALY ABOVE FIFTY I WAS ADVISED TO CHANGE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WHICH DID FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS THEN STARTED AGAIN ,UNFORTUNATLY ON FRIDAY IT DID IT THEN STARTED SQUEALING WHICH NOW KNOW BEARINGS WAS CALLAPSING IN TURBO WHICH THEN GIVE WAY IN BLUE SMOKE OUT LIKE I HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE I PURCHASED NEW TURBO TODAY

Edited January 19, 2010 by tatiemac

[seatkid]

Theres a million threads about this problem on this forum..... try searching

 

Most likely due to

 

Vacuum leaks in the 5 miles of vacuum pipework. (OK maybe 4 miles)

 

or

 

sticky or worn vane actuator on the Turbo (search forum for pics on how to lubricate/free up a sticky one).

 

or

 

Faulty turbo control solenoid

 

or

 

boost pressure sensor

 

or

 

something else

[tatiemac]

thanks for reply new turbo was needed it was a worn vane acuator and has caused it to blow bearings into bits should have done months ago now

[csj]

thanks for reply new turbo was needed it was a worn vane acuator and has caused it to blow bearings into bits should have done months ago now