Yardley Wood Garage

[Mega Kickdown]

ThatsStu already explained to you what limp mode actually is. A bus that is stuck on limp mode is not service worthy. What you're talking about is a bus that struggles for power but manages to eventually get up to speed. These buses are okay for service until next overhaul

yea im talking about the struggling bus stage 1 and 2 limp basically where a max of 35% power reduction

what tony n winston n stu was on about is stage 3 limp where the bus cant pass 20mph which is indeed a hazard to the road

[Stu]

put in the most polite way possible- i dont see why

limp mode exists to reduce the strain on the bus so it keeps moving, it can still move and collect passengers but of course with a problem that can be fixed another time.

buses move till they break. they get fixed then they move till they break

No sorry, that is factually not correct.

As I stated already, 'limp mode' is an engine management system that is activated when a fault is detected, and it is for the purpose of getting a vehicle safely to a garage or workshop at a reduced speed to prevent any potential damage to the engine.

It's not just buses that have this, most modern vehicles, including cars and small vans, have this too.

For clarity, while I do not work in the bus industry, my main profession is in automotive aftermarket parts distribution, which I have been doing on and off for over 25 years now, so yes I do like to think I know what I'm talking about, even if not directly related to buses.

[winston]

yea im talking about the struggling bus stage 1 and 2 limp basically where a max of 35% power reduction

what tony n winston n stu was on about is stage 3 limp where the bus cant pass 20mph which is indeed a hazard to the road

There's only one limp mode, I've already explained what that is. 

[Lukeee]

yea im talking about the struggling bus stage 1 and 2 limp basically where a max of 35% power reduction

what tony n winston n stu was on about is stage 3 limp where the bus cant pass 20mph which is indeed a hazard to the road

20mph is optimistic in limp mode, last bus I nursed back to the garage in limp mode managed 11mph at most.

[winston]

20mph is optimistic in limp mode, last bus I nursed back to the garage in limp mode managed 11mph at most.

10mph was the figure I had in mind. 

[Mega Kickdown]

20mph is optimistic in limp mode, last bus I nursed back to the garage in limp mode managed 11mph at most.

yeah in theory, reality wont do more than 10 as you said

[Tony]

E272 is expected to be the next one into service.

It's been inspected at AG today and likely to enter service tomorrow afternoon

[Tony]

E272 is out on the 49 this afternoon, first time in service