Limp mode

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 design
Car: Vauxhall Vectra
Year: 2008
Variant: 2.2 design
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Hi I have 2.2 vectra with major problem. Engine light came on and went into limp mode, rac said plug and fuel problem. Have so far had new plugs, new coil pack , new mass air flow sensor, new injector, fuel pump repaired, fuel sensor. All done in a garage 1k later and still not solved. It starts ok but when you rev it goes back into limp mode again. Desperate now any advice would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance
Problem added: Nov 5, 2019 (4 years ago)
Is it a Vauxhall garage that has fitted all these parts ?
Answered Nov 5, 2019 (4 years ago)
You really need to get it scanned with this ,
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What you could check is for a partially blocked cat or exhaust .
Answered Nov 5, 2019 (4 years ago)

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