Why does my car go into Limp Mode after acceleration?

Tiny
LORIO1967
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  • 2008 VOLVO XC90
  • 3.2L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Car randomly started going I to limp mode upon accelerating.
Monday, February 10th, 2025 AT 3:42 PM

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Tiny
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This can be many things but I would start by serving the throttle body and running the trouble codes. Here are three guides to go over to gain information on the condition and how to fix it:

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

and

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is how to service the throttle body on your car. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 AT 10:37 AM

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