Hi All,

 

Car went into limp mode today, alternator light went on and then the EPC light, alternator light went off and car limped along. I don't have a ODB device, am I best going to the main dealer or my local auto electrical specialist.  What would you recommend?

 

Thanks,

 

Mike

 

 

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Has the car been laid up and had a flat battery or trouble starting?

What is the car a diesel or a petrol.

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What servicing has it had if a petrol, like spark plugs changed etc?

 

I would recommend a mechanic, mobile or local garage.

It is a petrol, yes it has had a flat battery and needed charging after being in the garage for 6 week's or so, but has done one trip before this one without incident.

 

Regularly serviced by a local small independent, not sure if new plugs were fitted to be honest.

I think I have sorted out the problem without expert help.

Not sure why Roottootemblowinootsoot asked about spark plugs but before going to the garage I decided to check (after recharging the battery) that the battery leads were still connected and the spark plug leads as well. One of the spark plug leads was loose. I re-seated the lead and now the car is running as smooth as ever.

 

So to answer my own question is before going to a garage do some simple checks for loose or disconnected cables.

 

Thank you Roottootemblowinootsoot for the nudge.

 

Mike