Limp mode

2014 JAGUAR XF
102,000 MILES • 3.0L • TURBO
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JAMES.AIMEE
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Yesterday my car went into limp mode, information came up as 'performance restricted' is there anyway around this? Could it just be a sensor? Any help much appreciated.
Mar 19, 2019 at 9:08 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

9 times out of 10 limp mode is caused by the computer loses correlation with the throttle actuator because it needs to be serviced. Here is a guide to help you fix the problem:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
Mar 21, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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