I was driving home from class tonight on the freeway and zoned out so much that at 85 mph i shifted from 4th to 3rd instead of 5th gear and my car red lined and went into limp mode.

I threw on the flashers and pulled over, turned off my car,turned it back on and it started running again.The only problem is now the check engine light is staying on.

I'm hoping it's just because the car may have overheated or freaked out and needs some time to chill out but I'm wondering what else it could be and what I should do?

 

that redlined it in 3rd??? gearing must be way different then ss/sc

 

Our third usually gets to about 100MPH

 

mine did the same thing last night sorta.... try clearing the code/ disconecting battery for <10

 

100mph, ud hit rev limiter in third at 100mph, the best iv done is about 90mph in 3rd

 

I get to about 105-107 in 3rd gear!

 

red line raised to 7300 and u get 102 mph 8D i did that but turbo drops looses its ***** after the factory redline.

 

Not everytime... Mine pulled pretty well all the way to 6800

 

yea mine varies on temps outside too the other day it was like 60 and dry and it was haulin ***** everywhere.

 

HA HA HA....

Check your PM's on LNF

 

i took mine into the dealer last time that happened, he told me engine misfired. it happens with no lift shift too if you mess up.

 

I shifted into third and pressed the gas to speed up .

As if I was downshifting into 3rd and not knowing it so i pretty much pushed it to the rev limiter.

 

3rd goes to 105

and it takes a few seconds FLOORED to get there.

What is the code?

Your story stinks

 

You also get misfires quite often if you get on it if the engine is still <170 degrees... Just an FYI.