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Title: vectra c limp mode
Post by: hoofing it on 05 September 2011, 07:59:37

My mates vectra C diesel keeps going into limp mode when under load like overtaking on the motorway but its ok when pottering about town.
Im thinking crank sensor anyone any thoughts :y

Title: Re: vectra c limp mode
Post by: Andy B on 05 September 2011, 08:53:29

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My mates vectra C diesel keeps going into limp mode when under load like overtaking on the motorway but its ok when pottering about town.
Im thinking crank sensor anyone any thoughts :y

I think it needs talking too with a code reader of some sort :y ....... unless you can paperclip or pedal test them  :-/

Title: Re: vectra c limp mode
Post by: s7eve v6 24v on 05 September 2011, 09:10:06

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My mates vectra C diesel keeps going into limp mode when under load like overtaking on the motorway but its ok when pottering about town.
Im thinking crank sensor anyone any thoughts :y

my mrs astra done the same and that is what the garage changed (crank sensor) and all good now

Title: Re: vectra c limp mode
Post by: Brikhead on 05 September 2011, 09:41:48

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....... unless you can paperclip or pedal test them  :-/

Neither of those is an option with diesels...

@ O.P. what engine is in the vehicle? 2.0/2.2 or 1.9?

Title: Re: vectra c limp mode
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 September 2011, 11:51:09

Indeed, engine variant is needed.

Title: Re: vectra c limp mode
Post by: hoofing it on 05 September 2011, 12:45:54

Its the 2.0dti engine :y

Title: Re: vectra c limp mode
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 September 2011, 13:11:15

Sadly, the pedal test does not work on those.

The usual cause of such faults on these units is the small vac pipes so check them all well

Title: Re: vectra c limp mode
Post by: hoofing it on 05 September 2011, 13:49:01

Thanks for the replies guys found the fault a vac pipe had split behind the grill :y :y