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Re: Limp home mode (archive)
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Posted by Asim on January 10, 2000 at 17:43:29:

In Reply to: Running on one bank... posted by Steve on December 20, 1999 at 05:28:24:

: I know that should the engine experience problems it can shut down one "bank" of cylinders and run on the other 6. My questions: What are some things that could prompt this? Do you feel it shut off while *cruising* along? Lastly, and this isn't really a question 'cause I'm not _that_ stupid....acceleration, especially highway passing would suck running on one bank, yeah?
: Just keeping things alive here on the E31 board, and learning all I can.

: Steve
: '87 325iS

It happens after any electronic fault, the ECU puts the car in limp home mode and saves further damage. Of course it affects the performance, This is the reason if any one thinking of buying a V12 BM should not just drive it around the block. Take it for a good blast on the highway.

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