LIMP mode

[594pidge]

how do u kno if your cars gone into limp mode?? got a ecu warning light on, but the car doesnt feel any differant to drive?

 

[brad1]

remember spelling if your car goes into limp mode, you will know about, it will feel so sluggish
what warning light is it?

 

[turbo009]

I'm guessing that could be a number of things mate? just something daft? When your car goes into limp mode u know that when u go to floor it then it will not boost! (Yours doing that?)

 

[594pidge]

nope dosn't feel sluggish, can still here the turbo spooling up, and my DV is still 'wooshing'....

 

[594pidge]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=200329&page=2

sorry its the only way i could figure out how to get a picture of the light, i know 2 of the lights are for traction control and handbrake, its the other light that has come on...

 

[james walker]

you need to vagcom it to get a fault code reading to find out if youve no noticeable signs...

 

[594pidge]

where can i get hold of vagcom?

 

[acidstrato]

in that case, disconnect the battery to clear the light. if its something important it'll come back instantly

 

[traumapat]

the warning light coming on wont always mean its in limp mode. but it has logged a fault which needs reading with expensive dealer diagnostics, or a friendly local scn member who has vagcom software have a look in the vagcom requests section of the forum

as acid said... try disconnecting the battery first and see if it goes

 

[bcstudent]

My LC did the same thing when the Lambda sensor connections got wet. Whatever your problem it's going to be pretty minor, but it will likely require VAG-COM to diagnose.

 

[594pidge]

cheers all top tips

 

[allh2k]

I was waiting for the missus as always and saw a AA free check thing so got them to do a quick scan...

I'm sure there is a webby that will show you any AA free check things in your area.

Allan

 

[roberts189]

Yeh its ur engine management light which can be a number of things (normally minor, sensors etc). I had a simular issue l8ly and it turned out to be one of the lambder sensors being knackerd. I never thaught my car was running to sluggish either until I changed it and the difference was definately noticable.