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Old 11-13-2003, 08:07 PM
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Default How do I know if I am in limp mode? What CEL?

Well, my car is backfiring with my 3" exhaust, I DO have a CEL, codes 13(baro) and 45(too rich or too lean). My question is how do I tell if I am running in limp mode or not? If I am is it possible I am running ultra-rich and that is why it is backfiring? Thanks
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arent u in limp mode if ANY CEL's are on?
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Default Re: How do I know if I am in limp mode? What CEL? (Hoodwinked)

check your missing link/check valves if you have them (guessing you do based on your sig). limp mode it wont go above 3000 rpm.
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Default Re: How do I know if I am in limp mode? What CEL? (dunkd)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dunkd &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">arent u in limp mode if ANY CEL's are on?</TD></TR></TABLE>

no way
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Default Re: How do I know if I am in limp mode? What CEL? (94goldjungsr)

A low rev limit is a sure sign of limp mode.


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Default Re: How do I know if I am in limp mode? What CEL? (rjardy)

isn't a really high and stinky (rich) idle also a sign?
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