Limp home mode
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Instructor
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From: Nashville TN
Limp home mode
Limp home mode-what is it? and do I have it on my late 86?
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Thanks Larry :seeya :seeya :seeya
Life is not measured in the breaths you take, but
in what takes your breath away.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Norcross GA
Re: Limp home mode (Bear86)
It a mode the ECM will go into if certain faults are detected. Yes the 86 ECM (165) has it. There are a couple fault modes. When in either of these modes, you should get a Check Engine light. When operating in this mode, the engine does not operate in closed loop mode. Default settings from the CalPak are used for spark and fuel. These of course are not optimal values, but enough to keep the engine running.
The modes are explained very well in the factory service manual.
The modes are explained very well in the factory service manual.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: walled lake MI
Re: Limp home mode (Bear86)
this also applies for all (if not, most) electronically controlled trannys. in the worst cases it will release the torque converter clutch and force the gear usually to 3rd. depending on the failure mode you may have some limited manual shifting ability.
