Lol at CEL an Limp-mode after 5 days of ownership

[Dasfinc]

Insert Ford Joke here:

This is why I buy warranties even though I'm a ford nut-hugger.

Humid last night, and this morning,

CEL and Limp lights came on last night, Restarted car, drove fine

This morning CEL again, no limp, restart, still CEL. going to the zone tonight to get it scanned, car has an appointment on Friday for this, as well as to repair my passenger window that the porters scratched the piss out of.

*edit*

Pulled codes:

Scanned codes pulled were "Throttle positioning sensor", and for "Throttle actuator control sstem -Forced limited power"

Click to read more...

 

[Dasfinc]

No odd noises, drives fine, etc.

 

[Yaj Yak]

in4shithittingfan.

 

[Dasfinc]

in4shithittingfan.

I'm sure a million people will comment on this, but keep in mind

Focus had the air bag light come on intermittently, something gave out on the rear suspension 2 days before trading it in, and I've owned it since new.

I have a warranty for a reason :smile:, and besides, I assumed something would let go within the first week of ownership (again, dealer had the car for 2 years, suddenly it being driven daily again after that time, something is probably dirty sensor wise)

 

[Yaj Yak]

I'm sure a million people will comment on this, but keep in mind

Focus had the air bag light come on intermittently, something gave out on the rear suspension 2 days before trading it in, and I've owned it since new.

I have a warranty for a reason :smile:, and besides, I assumed something would let go within the first week of ownership (again, dealer had the car for 2 years, suddenly it being driven daily again after that time, something is probably dirty sensor wise)

i hope the best for you.

i just wanted the space of the first reply to be taken appropriately. :wink:

 

[Dasfinc]

i hope the best for you.

i just wanted the space of the first reply to be taken appropriately. :wink:

Lol, no problem. its probably something stupid, like me not tightening the gas cap or some shit like that...

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

lol

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[Dasfinc]

lol

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QFT, Lol. keep in mind, I didn't have to post this, I just found it funny honestly, and was curious if the gas cap sets it off?, anything commonly shakes loose? Etc?

 

[Mook]

if the gas cap is leaking or not sealing it will set off some sort of an evap code (sometimes)...go outside, make sure the gas cap is nice and tight and pull the battery cables, reset the computer and see what happens

 

[Dasfinc]

if the gas cap is leaking or not sealing it will set off some sort of an evap code (sometimes)...go outside, make sure the gas cap is nice and tight and pull the battery cables, reset the computer and see what happens

Yea, I'm gonna check the gas cap, Check the bay for loose wires, and then head to autozone to have the codes pulled/cleared.

Thanks for the help, I wish everyone was as useful as you :wink:

 

[PANDA]

The light was probably on when the dealer had it, they just reset it before they parked the car.

 

[Dasfinc]

The light was probably on when the dealer had it, they just reset it before they parked the car.

I test drove the car twice prior, and put it through its paces both times. a code would have come up, sorry to disappoint.

Regardless, if they did do that, it doesn't matter, Warranty...

 

[Stink Star]

how can a manual transmission car be in "limp" mode?

 

[slowchevy]

if you miss saturday count on being killed

 

[Mook]

dont quote me on the evap thing tho..but ive had it happen on the GTP

 

[Mook]

also, what is a "limp" light

 

[Dasfinc]

how can a manual transmission car be in "limp" mode?

Kills power, Drive-by-wire responds all fucked up, and the little wrench icon turns on along with the CEL light.

 

[Mook]

well that answers my question

 

[slowchevy]

also, what is a "limp" light

it's the opposite of a "stiff" dark

 

[Dasfinc]

well that answers my question

yea, I saw the wrench last night and I was like "The hell?" googled it today.

 

[bikrboy128]

I test drove the car twice prior, and put it through its paces both times. a code would have come up, sorry to disappoint.

certain codes need a certain amount of failed trips to set a light. you driving it a couple times at the dealer may not have set it off.
if you have the large evap leak code (gas cap loose) you wouldnt be in "limp" mode, but rather your MIL would be on along with the check gas cap light (if equipped).


and so it begins......

 

[Stink Star]

to my knowledge the little wrench just means maintenence required, not limp mode. the sluggish throttle could just be the engine trying to correct for the malfunction that turned the CEL on in the first place... when people say limp mode they are generally talking about an automatic trans stuck in second gear as a failsafe just to get to the dealership for repairs.

 

[CamaroSS]

I test drove the car twice prior, and put it through its paces both times. a code would have come up, sorry to disappoint.

Regardless, if they did do that, it doesn't matter, Warranty...

buddy of mine traded in his pieced back together mustang after blowing the motor. it was throwing codes like mad, he stopped in parking lot right next to carmax, left the battery cable off, reset computer, drove car there, they test drove it for like 20 mins and no code showed up.

moral of the story, most codes dont show up right away after being "reset" so dont take you driving it as a sure thing it never had codes

 

[Stink Star]

^^^^^thats true... i have no EGR valve on my new intake so obviously i have a code. when i clear it, it stays off for about 2 or 3 days and i beat the shit out of my car that whole time.

 

[PANDA]

I guess a few people beat me to the response...

Here comes another 10 page thread!