2001 gtx direct injection

[drfong]

Hi all, just got a 01 gtx DI that I don't know much about. I have not run it at all yet. I'm going on what I have been told. It runs all day with the learning key just fine but if you use the normal key and run it hard it goes into safe mode within 30 min. It has supposedly done this several time. just looking for ideas as to where to start.
Thanks

 

[hardtarge]

well drfrong

I think a trip to the dealer or anyone who has a BUDS system might be called for. There should be codes just like your car

30 min the limp home mode sounds like something might be overheating and causing a failure.

 

[Dennis]

Limp mode

If it is going into limp mode then the gauge should be trying to tell you something (overheat, low battery etc.) I would check the voltage of the battery while you rev the engine. It should be about 13 to 14.5 volts. If it is lower or higher then the rectifier ( mounted by the MPEM in the front) is probably bad. This charging system problem will put you into limp mode (sometimes takes awhile) and is a common problem with the DI skis'.
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