Q: What if the reason why im on limp mode is because i have a check engine light, check vsa system, and check emmissions system

asked by on July 20, 2017

I cleaned my mass air flow sensor and throttle body soon after i got a check engine light ,check emmissions system,check vsa, check power steering system, and now my car is in limp mode. How can i fix???
My car has an automatic transmission.

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