cars gone limp mode

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SHAKEELE30
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Post Thu Mar 06, 2014 6:11 pm

ive got an automatic 325 sport, and just randomly the car has gone into limp mode- the orange light with explanation mark in a circle is staying on, and from reading the handbook its known as the "shift control electronics hydraulic automatic" ....

ive tried disconnecting the ecu for the gearbox, no joy, also checked fuses, and tried to switch it on and off but still the same..

can anyone help....
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Brianmoooore
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Post Thu Mar 06, 2014 6:52 pm

Now you know why it was for sale! Check the electrical plug and socket on the gearbox itself for corrosion and hope that this is the problem.
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Post Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:27 pm

When was it for sale? Think you might have confused it for another car...

Theres no corrosion on the socket...
Will have a look at what youve suggested

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Post Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:25 pm

any other info anyone