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P1178 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for August 2014

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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P1178
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2006 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI 1.9L Excessive Emissions VIN: 9BWGR61J66
P1178: Linear oxygen sensor / pump current open circuit. This diesel Golf was brought to us and its drivability is garbage. Moving around in the parking lot is fine, but when you go to drive it on the street, it has absolutely no power, even with the gas pedal to the floor. It smokes really bad when you put a decent...
August 27, 2014