BertrandGrey, I came across this long shot when researching something else entirely:
Have you had the catalyzers checked for clogging and back-pressure? Some control designs alert the driver to this by illuminating the MIL light. I've also noticed on mine that anything that illuminates the MIL light also indicates "restricted performance" during some unrelated fuel economy experiments I'm carrying out.
I would think the catalyzers would be of the three way type (but check it out) and they operate in a very narrow fuel/air ratio condition. I do believe there are two O2 sensors involved, one before and one after the catalyzer. Indications might be dodgy petrol used previously, or a lot of cold-running.
As I say, LONG-SHOT, but you don't seem to have much else left!
Leedsman.

 

Leeds.... Clogged Catalytic Converters do trigger "restricted performance" but they do not trigger "limp mode". Remember All, restriced performance and limp mode are two very different things...

Restricted Performance: Something is wrong so the car is not allowed to opperate in its full range, but is drivable...It will allow gentle acceleration to regular highway speed.

Limp Mode: Major fault is detected by the PCM. The car goes into a default idle mode. Designed to allow the driver to still use power brakes and steering. Exists so the driver can attempt to get their vehicle off the roadway and shut it off.

 

how is it running so far??? anything new to report??? everything still good for saturday??

 

Confirmed for Saturday. The car is still randomly going limp. I tried adding Cialis and Viagra to the gas tank - didn't work, but the shocks stiffened.

 

Don't put too much in, you then may need a step ladder to get in and out of your car..

 

that **** is funny right there................................


DONT clear any codes, i want to see what pops up when i get there. that didn't sound very good, considering the previous 2 posts.............................

 

If the shocks stay stiff for more than 4 hours you may have to seek medical attention... or have the time of your life

Take care,

George

 

Won't that make for a hard ride....

Yikes.. I've fallen into the trap...

Anyway... Still locking in the sitter, but will be there...

Again.. Let me know what to bring...

 

I miss this forum. You guys freaking rock. Good luck finding the gremlin!

 

If the weather does not cooperate and we have to work on the car in the garage, some additional lights would help. Not sure what else Jason might need.

 

can we say 10:30 for getting there, i have to run an early errand tomorrow morning, but will be done by 8:30. Ill head out then, i dont think it will take more than an hour and 15 min. to get there

 

I thought you were going to say no more than an hour & 15 to fix it.

Good luck guys.

 

The energy is beaming from your posts! I wish you luck and I am confident you guys will pull it together and find the problem(s).

 

I just found this thread and gotta say well in to the good men who are going to sort this.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow's endeavors, I truly hope it gets fixed!

 

George,

If it stays up longer than 4 hours, it`s time to call a hooker.

Marc

 

Bertman, I think I speak for all of us, I put full confidence in the team today you are in good hands. I wish you guys the BEST of LUCK! Man I wish I could be there, damn.....

Keep us updated.

Hey can you guys SKYPE somehow? I would love to tune in!

 

Enroute now.

 

Yes let us know about the Skype, I might be able to look in during the afternoon.

 

Best of luck guys, have a good one.

 

Hope today was successful, can't wait to hear about the shenanigans!