C5 2.2Hdi Limp Mode Problem

[Dumbo4]

Friends. After years of running GSA's and CX's, I now have a 2002 C5 HDI which I bought at 6000 miles. Now 118K. I changed the PDF at  90000 which transformed the car back to its original performance and only cost £280. Over the last 2/3 years it has suffered from the limp mode problem, but in a limited way.  Some lights come on and as usual one can't accelerate but can 'gain speed' on the flat or downhill. I can keep up 70mph on the motorways but it slows significantly on long hills so you have to 'nurse' it a bit. The day after a long journey it returns to normal and I can drive it around town with its excellent acceleration undiminished. Over the wet and cold periods last winter, it virtually didn't go into limp mode at all. Not sure of the reason for this.

Any advice on curing this problem would be greatly appreciated.   Thanks.

[paul.h]

You need to use a code reader to see what the fault is. If buying one make sure it will work on your car since diesels only had to be obd compliant from 2004.

[spiff]

I read not sure if on this or another forum, to put the key in and count to 10, not sure if to turn ignition on so did it at both steps before running starter motor.

 

What it does I have no idea.

 

I tried it today and no limp mode  on a 30 mile trip : )

 

Could be coincidental, we have only had the car a week or so.

 

The car came with this gear box fault, the first time we used it it went into limp mode twice soon after leaving home, but was then OK for the journey 20 miles a stop and return.

 

I will update if it returns.

 

God Bless Spiff

[MikeLane]

Don't know whether you've topped up the Eolys tank but if not it could be empty.

If you refill it you'll need to reset the counter