Limp mode came on while on a trail

Traction control turned off and truck went into limp mode. Could not go faster than 20 mph up hill. Warning said go to dealer and check engine light came on. Anyone had this happen? Will dealer cover? Got lift and mods might void warranties. Any advice? Glad I made it out of the snow I was in on the trail.

 

You're asking if the dealer will cover the light coming on?

 

Will dealer cover fixing the problem under warranty.

 

Yes.

Depends on the problem.

 

Sounds like you were spinning excessively for extended periods and something like transmission went into overtemp mode.

 

What’s the problem?

 

Most likely the trans overheated. That’s the most common cause of limp mode that I’ve heard of (not specifically Tacoma’s but any vehicles)

 

Or any manual transmission.

 

The grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence. I like jeeps for what they are, but one of the things they are not is a beacon of reliability.

 

This is why I carry something that can clear codes...

 

Will it read tranny temp first?

 

I got this and bought the Toyota codes. Use it with my phone using Torque or OBDLink.

Correction - Unless you need Ford and/or GM stuff, this is all you need.

 

Just FYI I had my Fiat go into limp mode temporarily while on a trip. A couple of days later it wouldn't start. Turned out to be a bad battery. It's easy enough to check out.

Another cause is a bad oxygen sensor.

 

Stick around a while, it gets better.....

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=674UVesnntM

 

I don't wear Ugg boots and drink lattes

 

Probably somewhere in the engine and/or fuel delivery.
Fail-safes for these systems include disabling traction control.
I don't think your lift is going to affect the warranty if that is the case.

 

The Gladiator is the same sort of vehicle, but less refined and more unreliable. What makes you think it wouldn’t do this?

 

Jeep is much like VW and Subaru they sell because of marketing not because of quality.