96 Ford Probe SE maxes out at 3500 rpm during takeoff?

[fordprobeguy]

I have a 1996 Ford Probe SE (5 speed manual). It maxes out at 3500 RPM in any gear. This happens when I floor the car, but not when i press the gas petal lightly. What is causing this problem. Is it a chip inside the car?

-Thanks in Advance

[2K255HP]

I dunno sounds like this thread that was posted up a few days earlier check it out if u haven't seen it yet :dunno:

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=978

[rage2]

Originally posted by fordprobeguy
I have a 1996 Ford Probe SE (5 speed manual). It maxes out at 3500 RPM in any gear. This happens when I floor the car, but not when i press the gas petal lightly. What is causing this problem. Is it a chip inside the car?

-Thanks in Advance

Does it redline at 3500rpm in neutral?

[2000impreza]

sounds like its in limp mode. is the check engine light on?

[GTS Jeff]

I think that is your stock rev limiter kicking in to prevent damage to the Mazdaspeed. Maybe you need to buy an aftermarket ECU to raise the rev limiter to something higher...like 4000 rpm.

[4wheeldrift]

That sounds a lot like a dead MAF.

[legendboy]

Originally posted by 2000impreza
sounds like its in limp mode. is the check engine light on?

[HRD2PLZ]

Try going to: www.probetalk.com
its a really good forum with separate areas for the 2.0L's and 2.5L Probes. I've also got the Haynes manual if you wanna check that out. Good Luck