i broke a bolt off when I was putting my intake manifold back on after changing the plugs. I started and ran it to see if I could drive it to the dealer to get another bolt. It went into limp mode...I have since replaced the broken bolt but it is still in limp mode. Is there a way to reset it without a code reader? Thank you for any help you can give.

 

If it is in limp mode then you did something more than brake a bolt. You need to see what the trouble code(s)are. A lot of auto parts stores will read them for you.

Check all the wiring and make sure that you didn't knock anything loose or cut a wire. Is everything plugged in?

 

thanks for responding. I wasn't clear, I don't think the broken bolt caused it to go into limp mode - I was just giving the background. When I started and ran it while the bolt was broken (effectively running it with 1 bolt short) something happened that caused it to go into limp mode. I have plugged in the harness that goes into the air hose between the air filter and throttle body, the two on the throttle body, the one on top of the manifold and the two on the passenger side on the rear of the motor (the ones that the o-rings go bad on). I don't see any broken or cut wiring...I have also sprayed throttle body cleaner in the ports to see if it is sucking air in and it seems sealed tight. I did clean the throttle body with throttle body cleaner but I've since read on this forum that is not a good idea...any thoughts? Thanks again for the help.

 

STUPID but way too cool...just a bent spade terminal on the TPS...bent back and runs like a charm. I also changed the TC fluid and greased the prop shaft...runs like new!