limp mode question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-09-2013, 06:15 PM
  #1  
2600lb CL
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Cocoa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: TX
Age: 41
Posts: 9,941
Likes: 0
Received 112 Likes on 83 Posts
limp mode question

would a cel due to running a straight pipe cause the ecu to throw it in limp mode?
Old 10-09-2013, 06:23 PM
  #2  
Unregistered Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Karanx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Age: 33
Posts: 4,144
Received 557 Likes on 447 Posts
Negative.
Old 10-09-2013, 06:31 PM
  #3  
2600lb CL
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Cocoa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: TX
Age: 41
Posts: 9,941
Likes: 0
Received 112 Likes on 83 Posts
bummer. was hoping for some extra ponies with the o2 defouler. thank you for the quick response
Old 10-10-2013, 08:43 AM
  #4  
Senior Moderator
 
fsttyms1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Appleton WI
Age: 49
Posts: 81,383
Received 3,063 Likes on 2,119 Posts
nope. something else is causing it.
Old 10-10-2013, 08:48 AM
  #5  
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
justnspace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 86,295
Received 16,267 Likes on 11,974 Posts
Originally Posted by Cocoa
bummer. was hoping for some extra ponies with the o2 defouler. thank you for the quick response
Whut?
Old 10-10-2013, 10:29 AM
  #6  
Instructor
 
DuwayneWebPro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: The Internet
Posts: 119
Received 21 Likes on 19 Posts
wouldn't viagra/cialis help out?
The following users liked this post:
justnspace (10-10-2013)
Old 10-10-2013, 10:41 AM
  #7  
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
justnspace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 86,295
Received 16,267 Likes on 11,974 Posts
^
Old 10-10-2013, 02:42 PM
  #8  
2600lb CL
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Cocoa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: TX
Age: 41
Posts: 9,941
Likes: 0
Received 112 Likes on 83 Posts
Originally Posted by DuwayneWebPro
wouldn't viagra/cialis help out?
cool
Old 10-10-2013, 02:48 PM
  #9  
2600lb CL
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Cocoa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: TX
Age: 41
Posts: 9,941
Likes: 0
Received 112 Likes on 83 Posts
Originally Posted by justnspace
Whut?
ive been running a gutted cat since high school causing the typically cel due to post cat o2 sensor. if by any chance ive been running on some sort of altered fuel map (safe mode/limp) these past 11 yrs, then naturally a defouler would take you back to your original fuel map.

but since that cel code doesnt result in being put into any sort of safe mode fuel setting, then there will be no chance of the defouler bringing back what would have been free ponies for me.

i was just hoping
The following users liked this post:
justnspace (10-10-2013)
Old 10-10-2013, 02:54 PM
  #10  
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
justnspace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 86,295
Received 16,267 Likes on 11,974 Posts
ohhhh! thanks for expounding!
Old 10-10-2013, 02:54 PM
  #11  
2600lb CL
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Cocoa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: TX
Age: 41
Posts: 9,941
Likes: 0
Received 112 Likes on 83 Posts
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
nope. something else is causing it.
the cel is caused by the gutted cats/straight pipe. i guess im not iin any sort of safe/limp mode.

the defouler will get rid of that cel btw. i have nothing else wrong with the car
The following users liked this post:
justnspace (10-10-2013)
Old 10-10-2013, 02:56 PM
  #12  
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
justnspace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 86,295
Received 16,267 Likes on 11,974 Posts
just a point to make.
if you provide details in the Original Post, we wouldnt have so many questions for you to answer.
Old 10-10-2013, 02:58 PM
  #13  
2600lb CL
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Cocoa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: TX
Age: 41
Posts: 9,941
Likes: 0
Received 112 Likes on 83 Posts
thanks again

feel free to lock this up
Old 10-15-2013, 07:19 AM
  #14  
J-series addict
iTrader: (4)
 
yungone501's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plano, Tx
Posts: 2,363
Received 615 Likes on 465 Posts
Are you talking about P0420 (catalyst below efficiency or threshold)?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
navtool.com
3G MDX (2014-2020)
32
01-20-2016 11:43 AM
navtool.com
5G TLX Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
31
11-16-2015 08:30 PM
joflewbyu2
5G TLX (2015-2020)
139
10-08-2015 11:16 AM
navtool.com
1G RDX Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
1
09-25-2015 05:15 PM



Quick Reply: limp mode question



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:49 AM.