{"id":107188,"date":"2024-05-30T06:36:59","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T13:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=107188"},"modified":"2025-03-02T09:11:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T17:11:45","slug":"how-to-safely-limp-a-broken-vehicle-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-limp-a-broken-vehicle-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Safely Limp a Broken Vehicle Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column107188_c5e340-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column107188_c5e340-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column107188_c5e340-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column107188_c5e340-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column107188_c5e340-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column107188_c5e340-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column107188_c5e340-a3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column107188_c5e340-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column107188_c5e340-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column107188_c5e340-a3 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-f08916  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-0c52b3\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading107188_b41b1c-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading107188_b41b1c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading107188_b41b1c-68\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading107188_b41b1c-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading107188_b41b1c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading107188_b41b1c-68\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading107188_b41b1c-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading107188_b41b1c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading107188_b41b1c-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading107188_b41b1c-68 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading107188_b41b1c-68\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limp mode shuts down non-essential systems and slows down the vehicle to prevent further damage. You can still get to your destination, but the reduced speed can make it challenging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your vehicle goes into limp mode, you&rsquo;ll immediately notice because the transmission will shift differently. The engine will also limit its maximum RPM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If limp mode activates, drive to the nearest exit if you&rsquo;re on a highway. Some limp mode systems will shut down the vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best way to disable limp mode is to properly diagnose and fix the issue causing it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>When your vehicle&rsquo;s electronics systems detect severe engine or transmission issues that can compromise your safety, the systems on most vehicles built over the past 30 years will go into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/web-stories\/what-is-limp-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"limp mode\">limp mode<\/a>. This shuts down various non-essential systems and significantly slows down your car. While in limp mode, you should still be able to get to your destination safely; that&rsquo;s what modern limp-in mode is for, but it can sometimes be challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, for example, there&rsquo;s an issue with the throttle body control, you may not be able to accelerate above idle or you may not be able to achieve more than a very limited amount of throttle. This will typically be accompanied by a warning light on the dash that looks like a wrench or a cutaway throttle body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the transmission solenoids lose power, you may find that you only have second or third gear or you may feel the transmission shift very harshly due to increased line pressure, depending on the vehicle. There are other scenarios too numerous to list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips on how to safely limp your broken vehicle home if you find yourself in a situation where limp in mode renders your vehicle unsafe to drive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn off All Non-Essential Electrical Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, the limp mode on a car will automatically turn off your vehicle&rsquo;s non-essential electrical systems, such as the air conditioning (A\/C). This helps lighten the load on the engine, allowing it to cool down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your vehicle doesn&rsquo;t automatically shut your electrical systems down, try turning them off yourself. Turning off your stereo, interior fan, and other non-essential electrical systems can give your vehicle the extra power boost it needs to limp home safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When on the Highway, Take the First Available Exit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your car goes into limp mode, you&rsquo;ll likely notice a sudden loss of power or a difference in the way the transmission shifts feel. Some limp mode systems limit engine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-car-rpm-stand-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rpm\">rpm<\/a>. Depending on the reason for limp mode, the system may prevent you from accelerating or the vehicle may take off in a higher gear than first so you can drive fast enough to get to a safe place. For your own safety, it&rsquo;s best to take the first available exit if you&rsquo;re driving on the highway if the vehicle isn&rsquo;t safe in traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a Safe Place to Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some systems are programmed to protect the vehicle and will almost shut down completely; others will literally destroy themselves to keep you moving rather than putting you down beside the road. It&rsquo;s all about the programmers&rsquo; priorities: protect the vehicle or protect the driver and passengers. One way or another, find a safe place if you can, particularly if you&rsquo;re far from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a Battery Booster Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A low or flat battery can trip your check engine light and cause your car to go into limp mode. In this case, a battery booster pack can restart your engine as well as act as a secondary power source as you drive. It can give your vehicle an extra push that might just be enough to help you get home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look for the Nearest Garage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re lucky, there might be a garage or repair shop just around the corner. A mechanic can diagnose your car and help you resolve the issue faster. Limping your vehicle directly to a repair shop also saves you the trouble of towing your car there later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Reset Limp Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, limp mode can be triggered by issues you can diagnose and resolve by yourself. Here are some ways on how to get your car out of limp mode:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restart the Engine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No car is perfect, and temporary glitches can happen. Ifa glitch triggered limp mode, then a quick restart should do the trick. Switch your vehicle off, wait for at least 60 seconds, and switch it back on again. This can&rsquo;t hurt and is sort of like rebooting your PC. If limp mode was triggered by a small glitch, then your car should be back to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Fluid Levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When was the last time you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-check-automatic-transmission-fluid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"topped off your transmission fluid\">topped off your transmission fluid<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"changed your engine oil\">changed your engine oil<\/a>? Limp mode can also be triggered when problems come about because of contaminated or insufficient transmission fluid, engine oil, or coolant. You may have to flush or refill these essential fluids to disable limp mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replace the Air Filter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/heres-what-happens-when-your-cars-engine-air-filter-is-dirty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dirty air filter\">dirty air filter<\/a> can also cause your vehicle to go into limp mode, but only if it&rsquo;s almost completely clogged. Note, however, that this isn&rsquo;t a computer-triggered limp mode. It&rsquo;s a genuine limp mode because the engine can&rsquo;t breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scan for Trouble Codes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll need to start by checking fluid levels<em> (caution &ndash; don&rsquo;t open a hot cooling system) <\/em>and a visual inspection to see if there&rsquo;s anything obvious that you can safely repair or bypass to get going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a scan tool, you can use it to retrieve any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"diagnostic trouble codes\">diagnostic trouble codes<\/a> (DTC) that might have triggered the limp mode on your car. You can also use an ELM327 dongle and a phone app, which is inexpensive and might help figure out what&rsquo;s wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You can also use an ELM327 dongle and a phone app to scan for any DTC that might have triggered the limp mode on your car.<\/p>\n<cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Disable Limp Mode Permanently? Fix the Problem.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Permanently disabling limp mode is a bad idea. It might seem like a hassle to have to limp your faulty vehicle home, but it&rsquo;s better than unknowingly driving your car until the engine, transmission, or other systems fail. It&rsquo;s best to just fix whatever&rsquo;s triggering limp mode instead of permanently disabling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Prevent Limp Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They say prevention is better than cure, and that applies to your vehicle too. It&rsquo;s much better to make the extra effort to prevent limp mode rather than fix it. Keep up with your manufacturer&rsquo;s recommended maintenance and tune-up schedules. This will make sure your vehicle&rsquo;s parts are all working as they should.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>When your vehicle&rsquo;s electronics systems detect severe engine or transmission issues that can compromise your safety, the systems on most&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-limp-a-broken-vehicle-home\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":107378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3768],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-107188","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle","8":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Safely Limp a Broken Vehicle Home - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn the best tips on how to limp a broken vehicle home, how to reset limp mode, and other information about this safety feature here.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-limp-a-broken-vehicle-home\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How To Safely Limp a Broken Vehicle Home - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn the best tips on how to limp a broken vehicle home, how to reset limp mode, and other information about this safety feature here.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-limp-a-broken-vehicle-home\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-05-30T13:36:59+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-03-02T17:11:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/recreational-vehicle.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1001\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-safely-limp-a-broken-vehicle-home\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/how-to-safely-limp-a-broken-vehicle-home\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com Research Team\",\"jobTitle\":\"Expert Automotive Writer\",\"description\":\"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. 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