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Limp Mode

Aka "Limp Home Mode" Limp Mode is the mode of operation when the ECU's CEL is lit solid red indicating a major malfunction.

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Adapted from pgmfi.org wiki

Aka "Limp Home Mode" Limp Mode is the mode of operation when the ECU's CEL is lit solid red indicating a major malfunction. It is intended to get the car home, and will run the car very poorly. The backup processor is running the car without using ROM at this point. Only the TDCSensor and TPS Sensor are used in this mode. Revlimit is encountered at 3500rpm. More info:

NOTE: It would be nice to have a list of which sensor will/will not trigger Limp Mode

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Source Adapted from Limp Mode on pgmfi.org wiki. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 1.0.