Speed limiter removal

Factory speed limiters keep your van locked to 62mph, fine for a manufacturer's fleet policy, less fine when you're sat in the middle lane of the motorway with a queue building behind you. Manchester Dyno Centre removes or raises manufacturer-fitted speed limiters on vans and commercial vehicles using software-only tuning, with no mechanical intervention and no damage to the vehicle.

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Samuel Gunnell 10+ years of experience

Kess3 and CMD OBD port and bench tuning

6,000 sq ft workshop Eccles, Manchester

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What we work on

We carry out speed limiter removal and speed limiter delete work on a wide range of commercial vehicles, including:

Ford Transit and Ford Transit Custom
Peugeot Partner and Peugeot Expert
Vauxhall Vivaro
Renault Trafic
Mercedes Sprinter

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If your van isn't on the list, get in touch. Lead tuner Samuel Gunnell has over 10 years of experience across a broad range of ECU platforms, and we can advise whether your vehicle is suitable.

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How the process works

Speed limiter removal is a software modification made directly to the vehicle's ECU or ECM, the computer that controls engine behaviour. We access the ECU either via the OBD port under the dashboard or, where needed, on the bench. There is no cutting of wires, no hardware fitted, and no visible change to the vehicle.

The limiter value is located in the ECU map and either raised or removed entirely, depending on what suits your application. Most jobs are completed the same day.

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A note on legality

Speed limiters are fitted to commercial vehicles for a reason. Removing or raising one is a modification that transfers responsibility for compliance with road traffic law entirely to the vehicle's owner and operator. Drivers remain bound by all posted speed limits and highway code requirements, a raised or removed limiter does not change what is legal on the road.

If you are a fleet operator, you should also check whether limiter removal affects your insurance cover or operator licence conditions before proceeding. Manchester Dyno Centre carries out the technical work; responsibility for how the vehicle is used on the road sits with you.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a speed limiter?

A speed limiter is a factory-programmed restriction in the vehicle's ECU that caps the maximum speed the vehicle can reach, regardless of how far the throttle is pressed. Many commercial vans leave the factory set to 62mph (100kph) as a default fleet setting. Some fleet operators add a second layer of restriction on top of this when they configure vehicles for their drivers.

Which vans have speed limiters fitted?

Most modern panel vans and light commercial vehicles are fitted with a factory speed limiter as standard. Common examples include the Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom, Peugeot Partner, Peugeot Expert, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic and Mercedes Sprinter. If you are unsure whether your vehicle has a limiter fitted, a quick test on a clear road or a conversation with us will confirm it.

Is speed limiter removal legal?

Removing or raising a speed limiter is not illegal in itself. What remains illegal is exceeding posted speed limits, which apply regardless of any modification. As the vehicle owner or operator, it is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle is used lawfully after any modification. If your vehicle is subject to fleet or operator licence conditions, check those separately before booking.

How is a speed limiter removed?

We connect to the vehicle's ECU via the OBD diagnostic port or remove the ECU for bench programming where the vehicle requires it. The limiter value is identified in the ECU software and adjusted or removed. The process is entirely software-based, nothing is physically cut or added to the vehicle. Most vehicles are done and back with you the same day.

ECU programming interface resting on a car's sill

Get a quote

Speed limiter removal pricing depends on the vehicle and the ECU platform. Call us on 0161 302 5117 to discuss your van and get a price. We are based at HNA Facilities, Plot Zero, James Nasmyth Way, Eccles, Manchester M30 0SF, in the heart of Eccles, Manchester, easy to reach from across Greater Manchester and the North West.

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