Goes in to limp mode when RPMs get so high

2004 DODGE STRATUS
149,000 MILES • 4 CYL
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SANDRA JOHNSON
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Car has to be restarted to drive again. can someone tell me what cause this? is it a sensor and if so which one?
Aug 30, 2021 at 12:23 PM
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Hello,

There are several reasons for a vehicle to go to limp mode (low power mode). The limp mode gets triggered to protect engine or transmission components. Typically for some type of sensor or module.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Usually you will have the check engine light being illuminated when the car goes to limp mode.
Is your engine light on?
Retrieving the codes can help diagnose the reason why this is going into limp mode.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let me know.
Thank you.
Aug 30, 2021 at 1:49 PM