Engine dropping into limp mode when pulling up a gradiant

2004 Vauxhall Frontera Olympus DTI 16V 2171CC
Car: Vauxhall Frontera
Year: 2004
Variant: Olympus DTI 16V 2171CC
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
when driving either on motorway or A roads at good speed when starting to climb a hill as i push the accelarator down to meet the gradiant the fault (spanner) light comes on & the engine cuts back into limp mode switching off & restarting the engine resets everything & away we go this does not happen at every hill or every time i need to overtake but has anyone else had this problem & does anyone know the solution
Problem added: May 1, 2011 (12 years ago)
Les Harrison

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Many possible causes but easiest and usually the cheapest bet in the long run is to get it scanned and see what fault codes are shown.Otherwise you are just guessing and trying different things / parts .

Answered May 1, 2011 (12 years ago)
whittingehame

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Hi,

I now have the same problem on my 20003 Frontera and wondered if you have solved yours, if so what was the solution?

Thanks
Steve
Answered Aug 22, 2011 (12 years ago)
Steven A

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Have you had a look at this similar problem:

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Answered May 14, 2013 (10 years ago)
badgerbobo1

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hi . i have an rs frontera 2.2 diesel 2002. when the engine reaches a certain temperature it goes into limp mode can anybody help
Answered May 14, 2013 (10 years ago)
badgerbobo1

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