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Old Apr 3, 2019 | 01:49 PM
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I have a club member having this message " Safe Mode" then it shuts off? Anyone experienced this?? C4
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Old Apr 3, 2019 | 08:51 PM
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Never heard of "safe mode"; what year C4?
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Old Apr 3, 2019 | 11:24 PM
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This is what she said:96. It may be the ignition.Which would make it go in safe mode. The security system
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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 09:09 PM
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did he check the oil level? i have seen a mustang that would start, then shut off and the owner thought it was a serious problem, turns out i checked his oil for him, added a quart and it was fine lol..
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Old Apr 8, 2019 | 12:33 PM
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Where is she seeing this message? I don't think she has a C4.

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Old Apr 8, 2019 | 03:26 PM
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I wonder if we are talking about two different things:
1) VATS anti-theft system (vehicle security) - engine won't start
2) "limp" mode where the engine runs but is way down on power due to a critical error detected by the computer.
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