Thread: limp home mode
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Old 11-14-2009, 03:23 PM
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Re: limp home mode

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Originally Posted by AUSVX View Post
Other characteristics of Limp mode are:
-check engine light on.
-fans on high constantly, as long as the car is on the fans are on. As a matter a fact as even if you have the key in the ECU/ON position your fans may even stay on.
Yes, didn't list those since he was having trans problems but good to point out for anyone searching in the future

It could be that when the fluid is still cool, its able to grip the clutch but once it heats up it is just slipping. Check your trans fluid and see what kind of shape its in.
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