Limp mode /No throttle response

[moggie93]

My 53 plate avf avant has went into limp mode.
I was travelling on the motorway,when the glow plug light and the traction control light came on.
The throttle pedal was non responsive so I turned ignition off and back on and all was fine for about 10-15 seconds then the same happened.
The car will start and idle between 12-1300rpm
I have tried to see if there are any fault codes but neither of the 2 code readers I tried would connect with the engine ECU.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Guest 2]

What code readers were you using? I would try getting it scanned with VCDS.

[moggie93]

Thanks Chris for the quick reply. One reader is a super Vag K plus and the other is an Autel Maxidiag MD801.Both readers have worked fine on other vag cars.

[zollaf]

have you ever used them on this car ?

[moggie93]

Hi Zollaf, this is the first time I've tried them on my own car. previously used them on golfs,boras and a 09 plate A4, with no problems.

[moggie93]

Car now sorted.. I replaced the main power relay..