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The V8 Lab

The ‘Limp Mode’ Mystery: What to Do When Your Dash Lights Up Like a Christmas Tree

It’s the nightmare scenario: You’re overtaking a truck on the Nakuru highway when suddenly, the power cuts. Your Land Cruiser or Lexus won’t go above 60km/h, the “Check Engine” light is glowing, and a terrifying message says “Reduced Engine Power.”

Welcome to Limp Mode (officially known as “Limp Home Mode”).