speed limiter removal

[digger]

I've taken delivery of a 12 plate transit. went on the motor way on Sunday and it's limited to 70mph.

I have no issue with this, I'm aware of the national speed limit and that on A roads vans are limited to 60mph. however I'll be going to Poland at least twice a year and would like to be able to cruise at 90 through Germany. Any ideas how to remove the limiter ?

[bluesj]

It has to be plugged in and have the settings changed in the ecu

[digger]

Thanks for that 👍

[bear-uk]

My mate got an ex VW Gas van that was governed to 70. The ECU had to be removed and remapped. Of course it went tits up and blew the ECU and laptop up. Bit of a Mare in the end.

Easy way was to take the 70 MPH sticker of the back

[oneshot1979]

Just had works van done. Ford main dealer £75 including updates to engine management and BCM.

[digger]

thanks one shot. I've seen sites offering remaps, chips etc. Just want to be able to do more than 70 when allowed

[Andy 01]

This is not as straight forward as it initially seems.

Some of the speed limiters are mandated due to the taxation class of the vehicle. (Econetics are in this class)

 

if its Non-Econetic, it should be doable via your Ford dealer, as long as its not a minibus.

If its Econetic, a dealer would not be able to remove it, and if you really want it done it will have to be an aftermarket solution.

Be aware in that situation the vehicle technically wouldn't comply to the lower tax bracket then.

 

Regards

[digger]

thanks Andy. its a standard mwb Transit and taxed at £230 a year. I'll call my local ford dealer

[old'un]

Don't forget to notify your insurance company about the modifications.

[Mike737]

I've taken delivery of a 12 plate transit. went on the motor way on Sunday and it's limited to 70mph.

I have no issue with this, I'm aware of the national speed limit and that on A roads vans are limited to 60mph. however I'll be going to Poland at least twice a year and would like to be able to cruise at 90 through Germany. Any ideas how to remove the limiter ?

I think you will find that on single carriageway Nat. Speed Limit 'A' roads, the limit is 50. Don't get booked thinking you can do 60! It's only car-derived vans that can do 60.

 

https://www.gov.uk/speed-limits

 

Mike.

[longspoon]

I think you will find that on single carriageway Nat. Speed Limit 'A' roads, the limit is 50. Don't get booked thinking you can do 60! It's only car-derived vans that can do 60.

 

https://www.gov.uk/speed-limits

 

Mike.

 

This !