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Old Jan 5, 2019 | 06:43 AM
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hi just wondered if anyone can help i have a s40 ive just had the dpf and boost pipe done it runs lovely but then out of nowhere it will go into limp mode i will kill the ignition and start it again and it runs fine its getting gradually more often theres no warning lights and its not overheating.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2019 | 10:31 AM
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did you scan for any stored codes? also what year and do you have any other mods?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 12:17 PM
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hi thanks for reply no i havnt scanned for codes yet i will on monday ive noticed its using coolant and theres a sludgy smeg in the oil cap and tank nothing on the dip stick i just thought if it was anything to do with the head gasket wouldnt it run rought and wouldn't i get smoke from exhaust its not overheating and there are no warning lights on?? it a 2010 Rdesign
 
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