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    EML + Traction + Yellow Brake Light - 2003.5 MY

    Hope you guys can help me out, kind of have a few issues I think are related.

    Under hard acceleration, past 5000 RPM, it'll feel like I've hit a flat spot in the throttle for a split second, then the car will continue accelerating. This can happen once or twice while in that same gear. Overall, probably has happened 3-4 times the last 3 months. Have taken it easy on the car because of it, and feel like it only happens when I'm flat out. Not a lot of opportunity to drive like that in my area, so haven't has a chance to replicate it.

    Fast forward... The last 3 weeks, I've had two instances where I got lights on my dash.

    1st time, I was in 1st from a stand still, accelerated pretty quickly (90% throttle). At about 6500 RPM I hear a "ding" all 3 lights (EML + Traction + Yellow Brake Light), full throttle cut, car goes into limp mode. Restarted after 2 minutes, fine for 2 weeks.

    2nd time, driving, don't think its too spirited, maybe in second, hear the "ding," car cuts out for a split second but continues to drive fine; but now I have the Traction + Yellow Brake Light on.

    I will pull codes, but want to see if someone has a similar experience because this all feels so specific.


    Definitely want to start by change my speed sensors, but having a hard time getting part numbers. If anyone could point me in the right direction, would be much appreciated.

    Also, might want to change out my pressure sensor(s?) but can't find a late model car DIY. Also,do I need 2, and are they identical?
    Last edited by jacketedlobster; 10-14-2020, 03:02 PM.

    #2
    Hi, its most likely your throttle positions sensors, you have 3, the gas pedal, the one next to the oil filter and another under the intake manifold. Pull the codes and see what you get.

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      #3
      Originally posted by M3powerzz View Post
      Hi, its most likely your throttle positions sensors, you have 3, the gas pedal, the one next to the oil filter and another under the intake manifold. Pull the codes and see what you get.
      +1 either one of the 2 tps or the throttle pedal.


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        #4
        I just got back from my mechanic who read the codes so I don't have the full readout.

        Throttle Actuator and attached TPS were replaced exactly 2 years ago.

        5e14 - CAN Connection with DME/DDE failed
        5e19 - CAN data error from DME/DDE
        5e20 - Pressure sensor 1 electrical failure

        First 2 are concerning, but might get me closer replacing the pressure sensors?

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          #5
          Originally posted by jacketedlobster View Post
          I just got back from my mechanic who read the codes so I don't have the full readout.

          Throttle Actuator and attached TPS were replaced exactly 2 years ago.

          5e14 - CAN Connection with DME/DDE failed
          5e19 - CAN data error from DME/DDE
          5e20 - Pressure sensor 1 electrical failure

          First 2 are concerning, but might get me closer replacing the pressure sensors?
          Seems appropriate:




          Check all connectors going into ABS unit.

          Check all grounding points.

          I don't know why either of those codes would trigger limp mode tho.


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            #6
            Also check all connectors going into DME and if smg check that unit as well.


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