Author Topic: Limp mode switch  (Read 1515 times)

Offline Tezmax

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Limp mode switch
« on: 09 October 2014, 16:39 »
As silly as it sounds I have been travelling around in limp mode for about 6 weeks and enjoying 36+mpg on short distance journeys.

Limp mode problem now resolved but same journeys are now hitting 27-28mpg driving nice and steady.
The above mpg is about right for 6-8 mile short trips but losing up to 10mpg against limp mode figures is quite a large amount.

Am i making any sence here as this will give obvious gains and also removes the the itchy right foot scenario :smiley:


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Offline Wazzzer

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Re: Limp mode switch
« Reply #1 on: 09 October 2014, 19:30 »
You can limit the boost to standard actuator pressure by adding a switch to the N75 feed


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Offline Scott D

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Re: Limp mode switch
« Reply #2 on: 09 October 2014, 19:35 »
fit a boost controller inline with the N75 to cap the boost although using your right foot sensibly is easier  :grin:
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