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Nirvana · 05-25-2009, 10:30 AM

Hi Brian sorry not in TX but I am posting here because correcting TW is entertaining

Many ECU units are fitted with a 'limp home mode'. NOT GIMP MODE When it detects that something semi-serious is wrong, it enters the limp mode, which means that the engine won't rev beyond a pre-programmed speed. You can re set some computers by disconnecting the battery for 15 + minutes and it may make the vehicle drivable to a service area, however if it is a serious problem you may damage the vehicle. If the check engine light stays off after the battery disconnect it may have just been a plug misfire. If it was serious the then check engine light would come back on immediately. Autozones and Advanced Auto Parts will run a free scan to tell you exactly what your computer says is wrong with the vehicle.

05-25-2009, 10:30 AM	#11
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	Hi Brian sorry not in TX but I am posting here because correcting TW is entertaining Many ECU units are fitted with a 'limp home mode'. NOT GIMP MODE When it detects that something semi-serious is wrong, it enters the limp mode, which means that the engine won't rev beyond a pre-programmed speed. You can re set some computers by disconnecting the battery for 15 + minutes and it may make the vehicle drivable to a service area, however if it is a serious problem you may damage the vehicle. If the check engine light stays off after the battery disconnect it may have just been a plug misfire. If it was serious the then check engine light would come back on immediately. Autozones and Advanced Auto Parts will run a free scan to tell you exactly what your computer says is wrong with the vehicle. __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

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