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Discovered Limp Mode
First time I've experienced it, but I got a message saying "Reduced Engine Power" accompanied by a Check Engine Light. My biddy calls it a Checking account light.
Monitored all the vitals, didn't see anything abnormal. Will take it to the shop in the morning, hopefully for a small issue. Has anyone had experience with this? |
Possible issues to check for are the accelerator pedal and throttle body.
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Biddy?
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Originally Posted by owc6
(Post 1597054155)
Biddy?
Maybe it's what he calls his woman? But then it should be capitalized. :ack: |
Originally Posted by Bruze
(Post 1597054210)
I wondered about that too.
Maybe it's what he calls his woman? But then it should be capitalized. :ack: |
Originally Posted by I Fly Low
(Post 1597054050)
First time I've experienced it, but I got a message saying "Reduced Engine Power" accompanied by a Check Engine Light. My biddy calls it a Checking account light.
Monitored all the vitals, didn't see anything abnormal. Will take it to the shop in the morning, hopefully for a small issue. Has anyone had experience with this? |
2006 owner's manual, page 3-60:
REDUCED ENGINE POWER: You will hear multiple chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press the RESET button. The message will reappear every five minutes until this condition changes. If the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message and the CHECK ENGINE light comes on, a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime the CHECK ENGINE light stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your GM dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. |
IIRC, the check engine light will go out after 5 restarts, assuming the condition that caused the light to come on no longer exists.
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Mine did the same thing Friday about 2 hours from home, fortunately there was an Advance autoparts a few miles away and they checked the code. It was in fact the P2135 tps code, I made it home fine and had my local guy check it as well the next morning. The check engine light went out on it's own and I have driven the car over the weekend, but it's going to happen again right? The YT videos look pretty easy for changing it, however they were not LS3 motors, has anyone changed theirs, is it as easy?
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Originally Posted by owc6
(Post 1597054155)
Biddy?
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Originally Posted by Batman75
(Post 1597055068)
I guess you and Bruze are just trying to be comedians. A keyboard check will show the "I" is right next to the "U" so I'll say it was a typo and he said buddy.
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Originally Posted by Bruze
(Post 1597055223)
Is there an excuse for not proofreading before posting?
It was obvious to me what he meant when I read it. Looks like this will be another thread that goes on and on with few replies that address the OP's question. |
Originally Posted by Batman75
(Post 1597055267)
Looks like this will be another thread that goes on and on with few replies that address the OP's question.
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UPDATE:: After some research on this forum, I focused on the Vitesse Throttle Controller. I tried recalibrating it 2-3 times, but didn't fix the problem. I disconnected it, and the 'reduced Engine Power' message went away, but still had a Check Engine light. Reset it with an OBD II scanner, and haven't had any more issues. :thumbs:
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Originally Posted by Batman75
(Post 1597055068)
I guess you and Bruze are just trying to be comedians. A keyboard check will show the "I" is right next to the "U" so I'll say it was a typo and he said buddy.
Although, it's nice to know I can be funny without trying. :yesnod: |
Originally Posted by owc6
(Post 1597061626)
No. I actually thought it was an old-style slur about a wife/gf.
Although, it's nice to know I can be funny without trying. :yesnod: NO YOU CAN'T!! http://i58.tinypic.com/24mvz2v.gif https://s19.postimg.cc/65flhn2ub/whipping.gif |
OK, I can't be funny w/o you helping.
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Originally Posted by owc6
(Post 1597061792)
OK, I can't be funny w/o you helping.
:lol: Are you going to get schnoggered again this year on Mother's Day? :confused: |
Originally Posted by Bruze
(Post 1597061896)
https://i.imgur.com/QqlHfuc.gif
Are you going to get schnoggered again this year on Mother's Day? :confused: Mr.owc6 always makes an amazing spread. And when I say spread, I mean spread throughout the day. Usually a half-dozen courses or more. He won't let lift a finger. It's awesome and strange all at the same time. |
Originally Posted by I Fly Low
(Post 1597061050)
UPDATE:: After some research on this forum, I focused on the Vitesse Throttle Controller. I tried recalibrating it 2-3 times, but didn't fix the problem. I disconnected it, and the 'reduced Engine Power' message went away, but still had a Check Engine light. Reset it with an OBD II scanner, and haven't had any more issues. :thumbs:
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