Limp mode ??

[SimonV8ster]

Does anybody know if the RV8 has a 'limp home' mode on it ?? Just been out and about and coming off a roundabout and going up through the gears it suddenly just feels like its hit a wall. Doesn't go anywhere over about 2200/2300 rpm.

Pull over, stop the car - fiddle - car starts and then performs without any problem

This is on a Gineeta G33 but its the same set up as you Chim boys - EFi/Lucas system ,etc.

[grumbledoak]

I'd be surprised; the ECU is fairly basic.

I don't think even the Speed6 cars have it.

[David Beer]

Yes, there is a limp home mode. I have a code reader of you want to borrow it.

[SimonV8ster]

David Beer said:

Yes, there is a limp home mode. I have a code reader of you want to borrow it.

Thanks very much for the offer.

Would the code still be there if I have turned the engine off/on and driven for a further 50-60 miles ??

How long are the codes stored for ?

Simon

[David Beer]

the codes are stored until you delete them, bet you have a few!!

[grumbledoak]

David Beer said:

Yes, there is a limp home mode. I have a code reader of you want to borrow it.

Blimey; I'd not heard that one before. I had assumed that 'limp mode' was a relatively recent thing. Care to give a little more info, or something I can type into google? TIA.

[SimonV8ster]

David Beer said:

the codes are stored until you delete them, bet you have a few!!

Bloody hell, hope its got a big display

Edited by SimonV8ster on Saturday 28th June 19:18

[David Beer]

the codes are the bible, in a series of 01 alien intervation, through to 99 no more money.

[blitzracing]

Youd hardly know it was in limp mode, its certainly not as you describe. Although the codes would seem to cover just about everything, its pretty damned hard to actually get them to register anything sensible. Your options will be very limited as you dont have the catalyst stuff to control the fuel or generate the relevent fault codes when it all goes wrong but the codes are here:

http://www.g33.co.uk/fuel_injection.htm


Mark

Edited by blitzracing on Saturday 28th June 21:45

[grumbledoak]

blitzracing said:

http://www.g33.co.uk/fuel_injection.htm

Wow! Thanks for that!

No Error Code for 'Dalek Invasion', I notice.

[TVR-Boy]

I had exact same problem a few weeks ago, gave the motor a good service including plugs, leads, dizzy cap, rotary arm, coil, auxillary belt, oil/filter change, ECU reset - problem gone away, runs sweet now.

[SimonV8ster]

Anybody know what the diagnostic plug looks like ?? Had a good look around but can't see anything - mind you, I don't know what it looks like !!

[blitzracing]

Its tucked up in the loom by the bank of Relays under the dash on the passenger side. Its square with 4 internal socket connectors.

[SimonV8ster]

David Beer said:

Yes, there is a limp home mode. I have a code reader of you want to borrow it.

Hi David - if I can't get one locally can I take you up on your offer ? I have no idea how big these things are so am not sure if postage is an option ??

Simon.

[blitzracing]

I have one as well Simon if you need it, its about the size of a packet of fags.

Mark

[SimonV8ster]

blitzracing said:

I have one as well Simon if you need it, its about the size of a packet of fags.

Mark

Excellent - thanks Mark. I might as well see if its recorded anything. Took the car out sunday as well and no further problems but might as well have a check on things.

I'll email you later tonight.