How to Deal With Limp Mode in your Volvo XC90

How To Deal With Limp Mode In Your Volvo XC90?

What does limp mode mean?

When your Volvo XC90 computer gets unusual reading, it would revert your car to limp mode.

By doing this, it’s preventing further damage to your car’s engine and transmission.

It’s an advanced selfpreservation system designed to protect important car components.

It's also known as 'fail code condition' or 'limp home mode'.

Low speed and RPM are some noticeable characteristics of limp mode in your Volvo XC90.

How to tell if your Volvo XC90 is in limp mode?

Flashing Check Engine Light

This is the first thing you would notice when your Volvo XC90 goes into limp mode.

So, get an OBD scanner to retrieve the trouble codes and fix the problem.

The problem has to be identified and repaired ASAP.

Poor Engine Performance

When the computer set itself to limp mode, it would immediately slow down your car.

Rotation-per-minute or RPM would not go beyond 2,5004,000 RPM.

You won’t be able to drive your Volvo XC90 beyond a particular speed limit (usually between 30-50 MPH).

Limited Gear Shifting Option

If your Volvo XC90 goes into limp mode, it would immediately limit its gear shifting option.

What causes a car to go into limp mode?

Here’s why your Volvo XC90 goes into limp mode: Low engine oil  Low transmission lubricant  Flawed sensors  Faulty engine boost control  Damaged wiring

How to get your Volvo XC90 out of limp mode?

You can get your car out of limp mode by simply topping up the engine oil.

You can bypass the limp mode by clearing the error codes with the help of an OBD2 scanner.

Besides, there’s another way you can bypass the limp mode. To do this, you should shut off and restart your Volvo XC90 engine after a certain time interval.

You should take it to the nearest car service center to diagnose and fix the root cause.

Bottom Line

If your car computer sets itself to the limp mode, it's a matter of grave concern.

Reason behind it has to be identified and repaired on time.

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