Who scanned it? Most of the free scans only look at the engine and limited transmission and they generally won't try anything else. If it is in limp mode there are codes as that is what triggers limp mode, whatever tool was used just cannot read them, or the PCM itself has a communication problem.
If you have access to a windows computer you can get a copy of FORScan
https://forscan.org/home.html and buy the dongle they recommend
https://www.obdlink.com/products/obdlink-ex/
That will scan everything in the car and has the same power as the OE scan tool if you use the extended license option.
What was said when they scanned it? Just "No Codes" or?? Things like a misfire code, O2 sensor code, and many engine and transmission related codes will cause it to run in reduced power. All of them set codes. You say it is common, does it stay in limp mode or how are you getting it out so it can go into it again?
Mar 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM