car stopped accelerating while driving

Asked by Guru929JNK Aug 26, 2022 at 03:53 PM about the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

While driving in the city, my car suddenly stopped accelerating and it died. What happened was my car jerked/stuttered once (it does this sometimes but this one seemed abnormal), then shortly after (less than 1 minute of driving), it stopped accelerating whenever I pressed on the accelerator. That car kept going on a really low speed and it seemed like it was just going to die, so I pulled over and turned it off. Tried to turn it back on, and it couldn't start again.

Took to mechanic and he said engine light code says "misfire from cylinder" but he says that doesn't seem to be the issue at all.

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could be in limp mode , your " mechanic " should know these things . Newer cars like many things in todays world can not handle diversity , if you wipe a booger on the seat it throws a code .

55

Yes I agree limp mode is problem? Sounds like you might not trust your mechanic? Go to a more reputable shop if not dealer.

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