Dreaded "Reduced Engine Power" again
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Racer
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From: Stockton CA
Dreaded "Reduced Engine Power" again
I have a good one for Bill Curlee. Have the dreaded "Reduced Engine Power", along with the Low Fuel, Service ABS and Traction System, but the "Reduced Engine Power" alarm will not allow me to get the Fuel button pushed even once, much less 4 times, to even get to be able to read the codes.
All lights and power are on. Engine turns over normally, but will not start.
Any suggestions? I have pulled Fuse 25.
Sempi
All lights and power are on. Engine turns over normally, but will not start.
Any suggestions? I have pulled Fuse 25.
Sempi
Safety Car
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From: San Rafael CA
I have a good one for Bill Curlee. Have the dreaded "Reduced Engine Power", along with the Low Fuel, Service ABS and Traction System, but the "Reduced Engine Power" alarm will not allow me to get the Fuel button pushed even once, much less 4 times, to even get to be able to read the codes.
All lights and power are on. Engine turns over normally, but will not start.
Any suggestions? I have pulled Fuse 25.
Sempi
All lights and power are on. Engine turns over normally, but will not start.
Any suggestions? I have pulled Fuse 25.
Sempi
Put fuse 25 back in .....
Then put key in ignition and turn the key to ON (don't start the engine).
Wait until whatever warning messages have displayed.
Press RESET. Each time you press RESET you will "clear" a message.
Clear all messages from the DIC until you have a "normal" DIC display (like oil temperature).
Now enter the "Diagnostic" mode by pressing and holding the OPTIONS button and then hitting the FUEL button 4 times in less than ten seconds.
Post the DTC codes displayed and we can go from there.
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Racer
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From: Stockton CA
That is part of the problem. As I said before, I can't get to the codes, due to a "Reduced Engine Power" showing up on the DIC before you can press Fuel 4 times.
If I could read codes, I would have them here for you to read.
Done everything you said, at least 6 times, and the battery is at 13.2 Volts. Easily cranks the engine, just won't fire.
Sempi
If I could read codes, I would have them here for you to read.
Done everything you said, at least 6 times, and the battery is at 13.2 Volts. Easily cranks the engine, just won't fire.
Sempi
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Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
That is part of the problem. As I said before, I can't get to the codes, due to a "Reduced Engine Power" showing up on the DIC before you can press Fuel 4 times.
If I could read codes, I would have them here for you to read.
Done everything you said, at least 6 times, and the battery is at 13.2 Volts. Easily cranks the engine, just won't fire.
Sempi
If I could read codes, I would have them here for you to read.
Done everything you said, at least 6 times, and the battery is at 13.2 Volts. Easily cranks the engine, just won't fire.
Sempi
Continue to press RESET until the DIC is back to a normal display ....
then enter the "diagnostic mode"
PRESS RESET TO CLEAR DIC MESSAGES FIRST ......
That's all you gotta do ....
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Racer
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From: Stockton CA
Tried that several times. When the "Reduced Engine Power" pops up on the DIC, between the "Options" and "Fuel", it is locked and will not clear.
Tried all this several times. That last "Reduced Engine Power" will NOT clear, to allow you to get any further, to read anything.
Sempi
Tried all this several times. That last "Reduced Engine Power" will NOT clear, to allow you to get any further, to read anything.
Sempi
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Racer
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From: Stockton CA
Problem Found
Apparently battery acid, from a previous battery, had gotten on the PCM, and caused some opens, burning through contacts. PCM could not communicate with the BCM, and had basically shut everything down.
It's really good having her back in the garage.
Sempi
It's really good having her back in the garage.
Sempi
