Limp Mode
Bike is operating in reduced-power safety mode
What it means
Bike is operating in reduced-power safety mode
Warning — Monitor the situation, may self-resolve.
Likely causes
- Active fault requiring attention
- Thermal limiting active
- Low battery voltage
What to do
- 1Check for other error codes
- 2Allow cooling if thermal
- 3Charge battery if low SOC
Which bikes use this table
Recorded in the binary log rather than shown on the dash — every generation writes them.
Related codes
Other log file System codes:
Dashboard codes for the same subsystem:
Questions
What does "Limp Mode" mean in a Zero log?
Bike is operating in reduced-power safety mode. It is written by the MBB. It is classed as warning: monitor the situation, may self-resolve.
What should I do about it?
Check for other error codes. Allow cooling if thermal. Charge battery if low SOC.
See when this actually happened on your bike
A dash code tells you the fault; the log tells you the pack temperature, the state of charge and the ten minutes leading up to it.
Sources:
Community reference: ZeroManual wiki entry
The code and its name are transcribed from Zero's own owner manuals; the severity, category and troubleshooting notes are ours. For official diagnostics, consult an authorized Zero Motorcycles dealer.