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Title: Auto box starting in limp mode
Post by: KJO on 08 December 2011, 12:59:09
Sometimes when starting the engine the box goes into limp mode. To get it out of limp mode it maybe necessary just to restart the engine again. If that does not work after restating 3/4 times then I engage 1st manually & drive a few hundred yds & then restart it. This last option always works. Can anyone throw any light on the problem?
Title: Re: Auto box starting in limp mode
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 December 2011, 14:58:11
What engine?
Title: Re: Auto box starting in limp mode
Post by: KJO on 08 December 2011, 15:31:11
Sorry. A 2.2 petrol on a Y plate (Nov 00) :-[
Title: Re: Auto box starting in limp mode
Post by: woodoo on 08 December 2011, 16:32:37
First thing you need to do, read fault codes of engine and auto gearbox. Find someone with tech2 or another diagnostic equipment and scan your car.
Title: Re: Auto box starting in limp mode
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 December 2011, 17:24:07
Sounds like the classic cam sensor problem on this model, but you need to get the fault codes read first.
Title: Re: Auto box starting in limp mode
Post by: KJO on 08 December 2011, 18:09:53
If it is a cam sensor is it a major job repairing the fault?
Title: Re: Auto box starting in limp mode
Post by: albitz on 08 December 2011, 18:50:02
Looks a bit fiddly,but not too bad. :y
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90628.0
Title: Re: Auto box starting in limp mode
Post by: gibby on 10 December 2011, 11:07:13
Quote from: KJO on 08 December 2011, 12:59:09
Sometimes when starting the engine the box goes into limp mode. To get it out of limp mode it maybe necessary just to restart the engine again. If that does not work after restating 3/4 times then I engage 1st manually & drive a few hundred yds & then restart it. This last option always works. Can anyone throw any light on the problem?


 ??? helloo sir, mine omega the same like urs does the same as u've described: if u check on Gibby on page 2 of this forum u will see that I posted the same problem some few days ago. I'm trying to work on this probs, but if u happen to solve it, pliz let me know mate, gibby
Title: Re: Auto box starting in limp mode
Post by: Entwood on 11 December 2011, 17:44:19
Quote from: gibby on 10 December 2011, 11:07:13
Quote from: KJO on 08 December 2011, 12:59:09
Sometimes when starting the engine the box goes into limp mode. To get it out of limp mode it maybe necessary just to restart the engine again. If that does not work after restating 3/4 times then I engage 1st manually & drive a few hundred yds & then restart it. This last option always works. Can anyone throw any light on the problem?


 ??? helloo sir, mine omega the same like YOURS does the same as YOU've described: if YOU check on Gibby on page 2 of this forum YOU will see that I posted the same problem some few days ago. I'm trying to work on this probLEMs, but if YOU happen to solve it, please let me know mate, gibby

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