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Old May 11, 2009 | 04:36 AM
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Default ECutek limp mode?

once an ecutek have been tune on an ecu is it possible to go to limp mode?

how do we go about resetting this?
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Old May 11, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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Yes, it's possible. You need someone with a laptop and cable or a handheld OBD device or even an LM-2 if it's a newage car.

Sure a local garage could do it for a small fee but if you put your location up sure someone can suggest somewhere.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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As Semper said - you very possible. Obviously it shouldn't do but get the fault diagnosed and speak to your mapper.
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Old May 12, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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no check engine or whatever but how come it is now only boosting .5 bar boost as before it was program to run 1.1 bar

Can i able to reset the ecu without going to a mapper just by using a obd2 reset?
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Old May 12, 2009 | 06:28 AM
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Which year is the car?

You redone any of the pipework around the boost solenoid? Possibly got them the wrong way around?
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Old May 12, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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The ECuTeK remap keeps the safety features so it can still go into limp mode.....The ECU should throw a CEL as to why it's decided to protect the engine.

In limp mode it should't go above 3000 RPM either. I'd guess something has dropped off somewhere.

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Old May 14, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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or a bad batch of petrol,take it to local garage and see what cel comes up
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Old May 16, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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no cel came about and will rev all the way to redline without any hesitation. anyone has any idea why this is ?
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