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Limp Mode 1k Miles

Brogers57

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Went into limp mode today. 2012 RS. Was sitting at a traffic light and the temp showed 102F and the fan wasn't on???? What can I do to fix this problem from happening again?
 
Went into limp mode today. 2012 RS. Was sitting at a traffic light and the temp showed 102F and the fan wasn't on???? What can I do to fix this problem from happening again?

On the first order of things, Check your relays and fuses to make sure they are seated properly and not blown.
 
I have gone into limp mode also when the air temperature is over 110 and I am in traffic. Check to see if you get any codes. I had P0217 and P0127 which are high intake air temp and high coolant temp messages. I was told by a BRP technician that this is a passive limp mode which will not retard your speed. If you live in a high temperature area you can expect to get this message a lot.
 
Ah I see. Are there any products or mods that could help me with this? Can I insist BRP to install a heat shield?
 
Besides all the hardware mods and heat shields there is a product called "water wetter" you add it to the radiator and it does help a little in the ability of the coolest to transfer heat. No miracles but it does help.
 
Went into limp mode today. 2012 RS. Was sitting at a traffic light and the temp showed 102F and the fan wasn't on???? What can I do to fix this problem from happening again?

The fan doesn't care what the outside air temperature is, only the water tempoerature. If you were over five bars/eighths on the gauge and the fan wasn't on, you have a problem. Five bars/eighths or below and it should not be running.
 
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