limp mode

Hi there, Paddy, new member! So every few years the lads do a Gumball style run to the Nurburgring with £750 to buy a car and make it there and back. This year we’ve bought a 2000 Clk320 which I’m quite chuffed with, it seems decent! (Fingers crossed) Few issues though. I seem to have the issue...

hi guys, im struggling with my car. I got some crazy problems with my mercedes. Please if any one can help! I turned my car on and comes up with an esp/ abs fault. I put into D and tried to drive but it was as if it was dieing hardly moving, tried to put it into P but it did not go into P only...

I own a 2014 220d A-class. The engine management light first came on quite a few months ago and then disappeared after a few weeks. It then recurred and has been on since. Ive given it to a local mechanic who has replaced the parts that the diagnostics has thrown up since but always a new code...

Hello Owner of merc w211 e220 Cdi 2007 226k I am having low fuel pressure issues. Star diagnostic code 22e7 Check high pressure control ‘rail pressure too low’ When i open up the throttle (hard acceleration) going up a hill or on motorway, the engine light comes on and car goes into limp...

Hello Owner of merc w211 e220 Cdi 2007 226k I am having low fuel pressure issues. Star diagnostic code 22e7 Check high pressure control ‘rail pressure too low’ When i open up the throttle (hard acceleration) going up a hill or on motorway, the engine light comes on and car goes into limp...

Hello Owner of merc w211 e220 Cdi 2007 226k I am having low fuel pressure issues. Star diagnostic code 22e7 Check high pressure control ‘rail pressure too low’ When i open up the throttle (hard acceleration) going up a hill or on motorway, the engine light comes on and car goes into limp...

Hi im a newbie and i dont know how to use this thread properly so apologies from the beginning. I have a real headache with limp mode due to fault code 2355 check system exhaust gas re-circulation control. The air mass cannot be regulated, the air mass is too large. i intially took the car...

My car Mercedes C 220 CDI 2002 year I have the following problem; I start the car, car runs perfect for 10-15 mins and usually that happens when I jump on the motorway, it goes in limp mode; Temperature drops to 45 degrees. After I stop , restart the engine I don't have the problem for another...

Hi. This is my first post so apologies if this issue has been posted elsewhere! I’m a proud owner of a 2011 Mercedes C250 AMG coupe, absolutely love the car until yesterday. It’s an automatic transmission and for some reason after setting off in the car, it seemed to be choosing the wrong gear...

Hi Guys, I'm having issues with my car Mercedes Benz w203 C22O CDI. It loses power as soon as the gear shifts up to 3rd,It feels like the turbo doesn't kick anymore and sometimes i have issues with the brakes as well. When I opened the bonnet there were two lose pipes. I successfully put black...

Hi all, my C220 CDI 2008 has gone in to limp mode after I had issues with the esl(?) motor on the steering column. I had an issue whereby I’d put my key in and there would be no connection, no lights even when I turned the key. I looked around and found a suggestion to tap the steering column /...

I have presage functions limited come up on my dash every now and again, it goes off after a bit of driving and I turn the engine on and off. Took it to a garage and they scanned it and then changed the accelerator pedal scensor and this hasn't got rid of the problem. Any help please!! Thanks...

I am hoping that someone can help. I have a 1995 E320 4 speed auto with no ASR or cruise control. I have rewired the engine loom and had to replace the ECU, which was fried! I was told the replacement ECU A016 545 81 25 (purchased used) was compatible with the original ECU A016 545 80 25...

Hi guys. Got an e270 that's does 167k. Recently had a problem where if I boot it the car goes into limp mode. No lights on dash. All I have to do is switch her off and back on again and the problem is gone. Another things that happening is when I accelerate from cold engine. It drives fine but I...

I have a crispy 2003 C-240 with some temperature issues. I started taking the train to work so I haven't driven it much over the past month or two. Last weekend it started taking an extra amount of effort turning it over (not sure if this is an independent problem to the temp.). I tried...

Hi All Although I've been reading these forums for about 2 years, this is my first post. (I have another in mind: to put together ALL the info I've gathered on using the 5g gearbox. Because I wish I could have found all the info in one place). I've learned so much!!! Thanks, guys. eg: I...

I have a 2008 ML 320 and just replaced the harmonic balancer and belt, (belt broke when the balancer got really bad). At the same time, I removed the cross over air intake in order to pull the plugs on the Glow Plugs to test them. Once I put everything back together, the turbo started acting up...

Hi everyone. I have a E220 CDI Advanguarde 2.2 diesel, 2004 Auto (119,000 miles) Over the past few months I have noticed this intermitted fualt when i'm driving there is a loss of power. When I try to accelerater there is no response even with pedal to the floor. I have tried manually...

Hi there. I posted on this issue before but it seemed to resolve itself so stupidly forgot about it. But now it is back with a vengeance. When I try to start my car (especially in the mornings or after a few hours of inactivity) I am not getting the "sound" when I put the fob in the...

Hi Guys Can any body help me please Vito 111 cdi 2008/2009 model with electronic turbo actuator and vvturbo. Actuator appears to be work ing and moves freely when standing and reving engine from idle. The dealer tells me it needs a new turbo but I have had it off and the variable vanes are...