"Limp mode like issue"

ssmoked · 04-03-2014, 06:03 PM

While driving normally today, out of the blue the car felt like it went into limp mode. When the gas is applied, the rpm would not rev and no response, I had to step on the gas a couple times wot to keep up with traffic (50mph). The whole time the car was running rough and the rpm would spike and bog when the gas is applied. I pulled over restarted the car and tested out the gas again, same result, it does not move the rpm and rev.
I took it to the Nissan dealer, on the way there (5 miles) I had to constantly mash the gas to get the car going 45mph and it was bogging a bit too. Sometimes the rpm would spike to 6k and jerk the car. When I took it to the dealer, magically the car revs and drives normal. Wtf??
I am very confused what just happened. Anyone else experienced this?

Temp outside 85
Car temp gauge 210-220
No engine light
Stock
Just had oil changed 3 days ago.

Chuck33079 · 04-03-2014, 06:07 PM

Are there any pending codes stored in the ecu? Oil level is normal?

Maybe a plugged cat?

ssmoked · 04-03-2014, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Are there any pending codes stored in the ecu? Oil level is normal?

Maybe a plugged cat?

It has 43000 miles only owner. Never had mechanical issue. All fluid levels are normal when checked at dealer

Plugged cat?

Chuck33079 · 04-03-2014, 06:13 PM

Even if there's no CEL lit up, the ecu can sometimes have a pending code stored in there. That might help you get pointed in the right direction. Any strange noises?

ssmoked · 04-03-2014, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Even if there's no CEL lit up, the ecu can sometimes have a pending code stored in there. That might help you get pointed in the right direction. Any strange noises?

The car runs like a champ for the past 3 years with no irregular noises.

Should I take it back to dealer or discount auto or autozone can diagnose for free?

Chuck33079 · 04-03-2014, 06:18 PM

Autozone usually lets you use their scanner for free.

ssmoked · 04-03-2014, 06:23 PM

Thanks

Yutnaka · 04-04-2014, 01:38 PM

I had the same issue, but I have mods. I had it tuned(UPrev) and it hasn't come back.

04-03-2014, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
ssmoked Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 487 Drives: Charger Hellcat Rep Power: 14	"Limp mode like issue" While driving normally today, out of the blue the car felt like it went into limp mode. When the gas is applied, the rpm would not rev and no response, I had to step on the gas a couple times wot to keep up with traffic (50mph). The whole time the car was running rough and the rpm would spike and bog when the gas is applied. I pulled over restarted the car and tested out the gas again, same result, it does not move the rpm and rev. I took it to the Nissan dealer, on the way there (5 miles) I had to constantly mash the gas to get the car going 45mph and it was bogging a bit too. Sometimes the rpm would spike to 6k and jerk the car. When I took it to the dealer, magically the car revs and drives normal. Wtf?? I am very confused what just happened. Anyone else experienced this? Temp outside 85 Car temp gauge 210-220 No engine light Stock Just had oil changed 3 days ago.

04-03-2014, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Are there any pending codes stored in the ecu? Oil level is normal? Maybe a plugged cat? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-03-2014, 06:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Even if there's no CEL lit up, the ecu can sometimes have a pending code stored in there. That might help you get pointed in the right direction. Any strange noises? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-03-2014, 06:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Autozone usually lets you use their scanner for free. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-04-2014, 01:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Yutnaka Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 212 Drives: 2011 370z 7at GM Rep Power: 14	I had the same issue, but I have mods. I had it tuned(UPrev) and it hasn't come back. __________________ Z1 Test Pipes, AAM S-Line Midpipe, Nismo Axleback, Takeda CAI, JDM fog light, Avant Garde M310 matte black, Tein springs, uprev 310whp-SOLD!

04-03-2014, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
ssmoked Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 487 Drives: Charger Hellcat Rep Power: 14	Thanks

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