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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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I was on the highway accelerating and it felt like my bost cut out my car had no power for like 10 min I thought I may have a boost leak, but after awhile it was running normal again. Is this Limp Mode or is my car F'ed
 
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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I don't know but I know what you are talking about.

This morning I gunned it on the onramp and I couldn't get the car past 2psi. Then 1 min later I pass someone, hit the gas and it boosts to 20psi... I have this happen maybe once a week if that.
 
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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This is the first time it's happened to me in the 6mo I've had my car
 
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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I don't think its limp mode because your car would be in limp mode until you clear the code. Its pretty odvious when your car is in limp mode... its like you are driving a dump truck, well not really but it takes a LONG time to get up to speed.
 
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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limp mode would set a code or put the CEL on, have it scanned for fault codes
 
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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I have never had a CEL assocaited with limp mode, but I have definately hit it a few times.
 
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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not even a soft code?? which doesn't put the CEL on and still logs a code
 
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Soft code yes, never CEL tho. Get one of those cheapo ebay scan tools... I have one ($20) and can clear my o2 sensor, limp mode and stupid locking mechanism fault codes.
 
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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yes but what was the code
 
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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It was "limit exceed" - thats all I remember.

Yeah get your car scanned for free at autozone. Do you have an upgraded N75 valve?
 



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