speed limit mode?

2006 FORD FOCUS
47,000 MILES
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the speed limit mode is on and then the computer says engine system failure, i have just jump started it
Dec 23, 2012 at 3:33 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Hello,

The car is in limp mode becasue of the voltage drop. I would replace the battery and then clear the codes. Here are two guides to help us fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

and

https://youtu.be/ahK_eucFi-k

Please run down these guides and report back.

Dec 23, 2012 at 7:58 AM
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SHARIQ
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Thanks for this post I had the same problem had to get a new battery all fixed!
Jan 22, 2019 at 4:36 AM
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CLAIRE PARRY
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car electical lights turn on and car goes in to limp mode, i have had the catalytic converter changed and exhaust and all the wires checked. i was just wondering if no oil in the engine would do this to the car.
Jan 22, 2019 at 4:36 AM (Merged)
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CARADIODOC
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This can be caused by the throttle bore being dirty here is a guide to help fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Jan 22, 2019 at 4:36 AM (Merged)
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