Limp mode

Tiny
RICKKK
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  • 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 136,132 MILES
I think it went on limp mode. I push on the gas no response. Also the lights on the dash go crazy. I cannot go past two miles.
Monday, March 18th, 2019 AT 7:56 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Is the check engine light on?

You can go to a parts store and have it checked for free. Once you know the code, then let me know so I can narrow down the area of failure.

Roy
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 AT 5:50 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This is a common problem and 9 time out of 10. the throttle bore is dirty which causing the computer and throttle actuator to lose correlation making the car go into limp mode. Here is a guide that will help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 AT 1:11 PM
Tiny
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Code p1065.
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 AT 4:33 PM
Tiny
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Got it.

I attached a possible issue below. You need to verify the fuse listed for power on both sides.

If there is power, then looks like you have a failed PCM.

Roy
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 AT 4:41 PM
Tiny
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I am going to replace the ECM.
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 AT 7:36 PM
Tiny
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Keep us updated.

Roy
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 AT 7:39 PM
Tiny
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No problem.
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 AT 10:09 PM
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Make sure you have it flashed to your VIN number.

Roy
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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 5:04 AM

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