Why does the reduced power light come on on my Chevy Equinox?

Why does the reduced power light come on on my Chevy Equinox?

This is one of the most common reasons the reduced engine power light comes on. If the ECU isn’t getting the proper voltage response from the throttle body, it can’t be sure of how much it’ll really accelerate your Equinox from the gas pedal input.

What does the Traction Light on my car mean?

Traction light/reduced engine power and check engine ligh… A couple years ago my traction light was coming on. I took it to a mechanic who changed my gas pedal/sensor.

What does throttle position sensor do on Equinox?

The throttle position sensor is one of the most vital sensors in your Equinox. If it’s not responding, the ECU has no way of telling how much gas gas you’ve given it. The TPS data also helps determine when the transmission will shift.

What does reduced engine power and check engine light mean?

This worked for some time. Then my traction light would come on and reduced engine power and check engine light would come on. I could pull over shut off my vehicle and turn it back on and the traction light was off and it would run fine. The check engine light would go off shortly after.

This is one of the most common reasons the reduced engine power light comes on. If the ECU isn’t getting the proper voltage response from the throttle body, it can’t be sure of how much it’ll really accelerate your Equinox from the gas pedal input.

Traction light/reduced engine power and check engine ligh… A couple years ago my traction light was coming on. I took it to a mechanic who changed my gas pedal/sensor.

This worked for some time. Then my traction light would come on and reduced engine power and check engine light would come on. I could pull over shut off my vehicle and turn it back on and the traction light was off and it would run fine. The check engine light would go off shortly after.

The throttle position sensor is one of the most vital sensors in your Equinox. If it’s not responding, the ECU has no way of telling how much gas gas you’ve given it. The TPS data also helps determine when the transmission will shift.