104ord Member 391 Member For: 17y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: north brisbane Posted 28/03/09 01:25 AM Share Posted 28/03/09 01:25 AM on my dash where it indicates what gear (auto) the car is in keeps flashing and only takes off in third gear.. if you disconnect the battery and reconnect it it will be fine for a day or 2.. im re-flashing it again once it fixed it but it doesnt seem to be doin anything at the moment any ideas??? thanks Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56138-limp-home/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 4m 5d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 28/03/09 03:02 AM Share Posted 28/03/09 03:02 AM Can't remember exactly, but I'm pretty sure that is the gearbox's limp mode - in other words, its shagged. I'd say its an overheating problem or clutch pack issue Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56138-limp-home/#findComment-850530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xrfranjo Member 350 Member For: 17y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW Posted 28/03/09 04:23 AM Share Posted 28/03/09 04:23 AM it is limp mode, I have an auto with a 2500 stally and if I "stall" it up too many times like 3 times in a row the comp thinks the gearbox is slipping and goes into limp mode for 10 minutes I would take it to a pro and get it checked before it hurts more in the wallet Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56138-limp-home/#findComment-850583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
104ord Member 391 Member For: 17y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: north brisbane Posted 28/03/09 08:13 AM Author Share Posted 28/03/09 08:13 AM I just replaced my box 2-3 weeks ago with this reconditioned item.... im over cars .. im gonna buy a horse.. nay nay Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56138-limp-home/#findComment-850676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdan Well-Hard Bangin' Member Member 3,422 Member For: 17y 9m 24d Gender: Male Location: Perff, WA Posted 28/03/09 08:35 AM Share Posted 28/03/09 08:35 AM Haha, faultless logic right there!maybe contact the people who you bought the box from? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56138-limp-home/#findComment-850686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPGMH Donating Members 302 Member For: 20y 11m 4d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 28/03/09 09:51 AM Share Posted 28/03/09 09:51 AM I experienced same problem last year,thought box was gooone. Took it to transmission mechanic,he used diagnostic tool and to my relief ,he found 3 gear solenoid was shaged, he changed the solenoid and $70 later car was back to normalHope this helps you Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56138-limp-home/#findComment-850732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
104ord Member 391 Member For: 17y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: north brisbane Posted 28/03/09 10:21 AM Author Share Posted 28/03/09 10:21 AM thanks alot guys its goin to RDP to be put on the scantool on monday. it has a big PWR trans cooler on it so shouldnt have gotten too hot. thanks for the replies. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56138-limp-home/#findComment-850742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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