blondchaser

Well it's been checked out by the experts and not good news. Apparently, it will need a new ECU and a throttle body, the cost of which will far exceed the value of the car. I don't know anything about these code readers, so if it goes into limp mode again, can I connect a code reader to clear the codes and get it going again (at least for a while)??? Will disconnecting the battery for 10 mins get it going again for a while???? Someone posted that code readers can be bought off flea bay for approx. £30----are they any good??

Any joy with breakers contact details please HGV1????

What is the name of breaker please as I think I will have to do the same. You say "Barrel", so is that the ignition barrel and key??

How much was the ECU kit please.

Aye John, that's me, but won't be using the C3 towing a tin shed. Been on the Picasso forum for years. It was not a mechanic who fetched the car home, just a recovery firm. The local garage found three fault codes which are presently being dealt with, but the car went at over 60mph today again. Whatever caused this limp mode seems to have cleared itself, just leaving the EML on. From what I can gather, this modern system is not only a pain in the rectum but is highly dangerous. IMHO, there is something far wrong with a system wherebye anyone with some mechanical knowledge can't get a car in a drivable state to reach a garage or home. I also hear stories that if it's the ECU at fault, repair costs could exceed the value of the car???? Surely there must be a way to bye pass these sensors reasonably quickly and without having to carry a computer around. And they call this progress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Very strange situation. EML came on with two beeps and car went into limp mode. Eventually found a lay bye and stopped car. Allowed to sit for 10-15mins but still would not rev above 1000rpm. 3hrs later, the tow truck delivered car home, and it has been running fine ever since (short journeys only). EML still on but car revs at over 3000rpm. Car is for wife so can't have it being unreliable. Need to find a way to get car going again if she phones in with this problem. Read about problem with drivers side windscreen washer jet leaking water to engine, so have sealed this ok.

Hi. Car is 2003 C3 1.4 petrol and eml came on and car went into limp mode and very nearly caused an accident. In order to drive it home or to a garage, is there any way to bypass the limp mode. URGENT-- HELP PLEASE