BIGJOHNO
Veteran Member
HELP!!! -- Does \"limp mode\" = Relay 109 problem? -- need quick help
I'd do a search but I'm about to take a final and then drive 3 hours to attend my grandmother's wake. Last night I noticed the "limp mode" loss of power and the check engine light came on. Today, the light is still on, and the power is just not there trying to go past 2200 rpms. It'll still go, but definitely not as fast. Cruising in 5th doesn't seem too bad (ie I can still accellerate).
I need to know (and quickly) if this is the relay 109 problem. If not, will going to the dealer real quick and having them clear the code bring back the power. If this is going to be more than an hour or so job, is the car okay to drive back to N. Va, and then to northern New Jersey on Monday and back to Norfolk with the check engine light okay? It's ironic how this problem occurs when I really need the car.
If anyone can give me some good answers quickly I'd appreciate it. I'll check back in about an hour (12:15 pm EST) after my exam to see what to do. Thank you all.
John
I'd do a search but I'm about to take a final and then drive 3 hours to attend my grandmother's wake. Last night I noticed the "limp mode" loss of power and the check engine light came on. Today, the light is still on, and the power is just not there trying to go past 2200 rpms. It'll still go, but definitely not as fast. Cruising in 5th doesn't seem too bad (ie I can still accellerate).
I need to know (and quickly) if this is the relay 109 problem. If not, will going to the dealer real quick and having them clear the code bring back the power. If this is going to be more than an hour or so job, is the car okay to drive back to N. Va, and then to northern New Jersey on Monday and back to Norfolk with the check engine light okay? It's ironic how this problem occurs when I really need the car.
If anyone can give me some good answers quickly I'd appreciate it. I'll check back in about an hour (12:15 pm EST) after my exam to see what to do. Thank you all.
John