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Q: 2011:C300 in limp mode

asked by on February 10, 2018

Trying to find problem why car in limp mode not sure if faulty airbags. Vehicle went in limp mode December 2016 then again in August 2017 haven't driven car since August just keep it crank up. Not sure what's going on with the car. Do anyone have any suggestions as to why limp mode? Had it towed home. Car have not come out gear in months.

My car has 53000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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The power train warning light or “limp mode” light generally will come on when the computer has detected a fault within the transmission control system. When this happens, the transmission control system puts the vehicle into a "limp mode" which helps to prevent further damage to the engine or transmission by reducing the load put on it. This may mean many different things such as a faulty transmission control module, a faulty transmission shift solenoid or possibly a bad transmission speed sensor. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your vehicle.

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