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Car in limp mode?

Limp mode protects the engine or gearbox by cutting the power. We find out what triggered it and fix the cause, wherever the car is parked.

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Limp mode usually comes with the engine light or a gearbox warning.

Limp mode, or limp home mode, is a safety feature. When the engine or gearbox computer sees a fault that could cause damage, it cuts the power, holds the revs down and sometimes locks the gearbox in one gear, so you can get home without making things worse.

It usually comes with the engine management light or a gearbox warning. Our dealer-level diagnostics read what triggered it, and we fix the cause on your driveway or at work wherever we can.

Signs you’re in limp mode

What puts a car into limp mode

Almost anything the engine computer thinks could do damage. The most common causes:

Why it goes away when you restart

Switching the engine off and on again often brings the power back, because the car checks the fault again. It hasn’t fixed anything, though. The fault is still logged, and the car will drop back into limp mode until the cause is put right.

We read the codes, look at the live data, such as boost pressure and sensor readings, and road test the car where it helps, so we fix what is actually wrong rather than clearing the light and hoping.

Driving in limp mode

Keep it gentle and short. With the power cut you can’t accelerate or keep up with fast traffic, so avoid motorways and busy dual carriageways and head home or somewhere safe. Then call us on 07989 747065.

Limp mode questions

All questions

My engine warning light is on. Can I keep driving?

If the light is steady and the car drives normally, you can usually carry on gently and book a check soon. If it is flashing, or the car has lost power, is overheating or is making a new noise, stop somewhere safe and call us, because driving on can turn a small repair into a big one.

Can I drive in limp mode?

Only gently, and only as far as home or somewhere safe. Limp mode cuts the power, so the car cannot accelerate or keep up with fast traffic, which makes motorways and busy roads risky. Get it checked before you use the car normally again.

Why does limp mode go away when I restart the car?

Restarting makes the car check the fault again, so the power often comes back for a while. The fault is still logged, though, and the car will drop back into limp mode until the cause is fixed.

Limp mode fixed across the North West

We find out why cars go into limp mode at home, at work and at the roadside in all of these towns.

All areas we cover

Get limp mode sorted

Tell us which lights are on, what the car is doing and where it is parked. We will get back to you with a price and our earliest time.

Some evening and Saturday appointments available at no extra labour charge.

For example: engine light came on this morning and it feels down on power.
A photo of the warning light or the damage helps us give you a closer price.

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