When did engine power reduced message come on?

When did engine power reduced message come on?

About 8 months ago (March 2013) I had about 52,000 miles on my truck at the time. My “Service Stabilitrack”, “Service Traction Control” and a “Engine Power Is Reduced” messaged along with both SES and TCS lights on. I had really slow acceleration only about a 40 mph top speed, engine Idled rough, trans shifted harsh.

When do I get a reduced engine power warning?

The nice thing about this type of system is that it can be even more instant than an actual hard connection by a cable. The bad thing is, when there is a problem in any part of this system, it can render the vehicle literally un-driveable and you will get a check engine light and reduced engine power warning.

What does it mean when your car says reduced power?

In most cases, the Engine Power Reduced warning indicates that your car’s performance has been intentionally limited. “Reduced Engine Power” Message Your car’s primary computer, often known as the powertrain control module (PCM), triggers Reduced Power Mode when it detects a system failure.

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What does the reduced engine power message mean?

GM has also issued this bulletin for ALL 2005-2015 GM passenger and light duty trucks for intermittent check engine light issues and a message that says REDUCED ENGINE POWER. You may also see a P2138 Accelerator pedal position (APP) Sensor 1-2 correlation trouble code.

The nice thing about this type of system is that it can be even more instant than an actual hard connection by a cable. The bad thing is, when there is a problem in any part of this system, it can render the vehicle literally un-driveable and you will get a check engine light and reduced engine power warning.

When does the reduced engine power light come on?

The reduced engine power light comes on when the vehicle’s computer detects a fault in any of the systems that allow the engine to run optimally, such as airflow sensors, throttle sensors and oxygen sensors. This light isn’t found in all vehicles out there, nor is it always a light in the vehicles that do have this warning mechanism.

What to do when reduced engine power comes on?

If you’re driving and the reduced engine power light comes on, the first thing you should always try to do is get the vehicle back home or to a shop immediately. If you’re already at home and the light comes on, don’t drive the vehicle.

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