Was mad about not knowing what was going on with my car and you provided perfect information and the kick to the car really made my day better and I thank you for that😂
I feel like I had this problem years ago with my impala and I also changed the this part and it worked. But forgot all about it and now I have the same problem again, and this helps thanks!
I have 330 k miles on 2004 Venture. Uses leaks no oil runs excellent Original motor trans rack. Only changed fuel pump starter alternator well hubs. Very cheap to fix. Excellent GM product. All my other Chevy trucks over 250k no major problems.
Love the tire kick it’s gonna help me fix my 2009 Chevy Impala literally it makes me super nervous engine powers are reduced on the freeway and it gives me a tiny kickback. Thank you so much for being my mechanic. I appreciate you.
Just had this issue in my friends Equinox. You got a sub for the dynamite joke at the beginning. That's the easy fix for most car problems lmao Edit : Just finished the video. Thanks so much for the crystal clear view and great information.
My 2002 chevy 2500 just gave me this reduced power code and the truck wouldn't go more than 15mph with the throttle to the floor. The truck would always stall on me like it was having the gas shut off. It would do this at low speeds or in idle. It stalled on me today and wouldn't start. Ran the battery dead turning it over. Finally decided to start with a jump but then had the reduced engine power...Thanks for this video!
I was 5 hours away from home in George Town Kentucky going to fort Wayne Indiana. Power shutting off. Watched this video. Bought parts and tools. Swapped out throttle body in front of an AutoZone . 60 miles down the road now. No problems. You're a life saver !!
This really is the fix!!! Another comman problem that happens too is engine hot/ ac off. Just replace thermostat, it's stuck open do not waste time money on sensor!!!
star child chevy dealer did same for my impala, just to have to take back to dealer and have thermostat replaced as i suggested to them from beginning.
Thanks a ton for this. I have an 2007 Chevy Uplander and 2 days ago we got the same error. Problem at my auto stores is that the sensor costs almost as much as the whole throttle body. So I just replaced the whole thing based on your video. Thankfully it didn't need reprogramming and worked perfect out of the box. Used Hitachi ETB. Thanks a ton.
Thanks so much for the help, we didn't know what the issue was so we google the problem, this video popped up, followed your instructions and haven't had a issue since!! 👍👍
I normally don’t sit and watch through the films but you were great not only did you help me show me but kept my interest way to go buddy and I am a blonde that was too funny I will say that to my clients as I’m cutting their hair now thank you again
l got that same light on a 2012 chevy silverado and they couldn’t find the problem or the dealer and but if they found the problem after 3 days it was the computer
I been having this problem lately PCM stands for power control module, which is the computerized central processing unit (CPU) of a car's system. It's a control unit that manages the engine, transmission, and other systems based on information it receives from sensors around the vehicle. The PCM is essentially a computer that operates in binary and acts like an "if then" function. For example, if the PCM receives a certain signal from a sensor, its programming will prompt it to do something. If it doesn't receive that signal,
What did it end up being? My 2006 Monte SS now does the Engine Power Reduced deal. Only 94k on clock. This after replacing converter as I'm driving a week 2 allow monitors 2 learn & set so I can go 2 smog test & get it registered. Now need 2 decode & resolve this. Seems w/this situ8ion the commonality symptoms is ABS & traction control light flickers.
So In late January this year I had the exact problem before my road trip then After hours of research I install a new pedal and it works. BUT now end of October having the same problem I wonder if I put another pedal will it work.
In my case, after cleaning the throttle body and running ground wires, the scan tool still gave me 17 codes relating to the TPS, the accelerator sensors, etc. so I knew the problem was not in the throttle body. After checking the wiring harnesses again, I found out a rodent had chewed on two wires going to the control module next to the brake cylinder. It was hard to see but that was it. Fixing those two wires saved me a ton of money.
Had a similar problem with a friends car. Two shops failed to diagnose it. The customer told me she lives in a very rural area so after doing a visual inspection, I found not only a nest but several chewed wires. This is why a thorough visual inspection as your first step is so important. Glad it worked out for you and thanks for watching!
I'm hearing this alot about rodent damage. These little guys are causing us a lot of problems! Especially if you live out in a rural area! Glad it worked out for you.
I hear that some dealerships are struggling with this problem. There seems to be a lot of different things that can cause this. It's easy to fall down that rabbit hole of possible causes. I hope they can solve it for you.@@moonshinesdream
Want to comment on this condition, I had a piece of tape (that I used to build up the crankcase ventilation tube) that got sucked up in the intake. It got caught at the throttle plate (LUCKILY), and it was preventing the valve from closing to idle position. I got all kinds of coded and the P1516, triggering the Reduced Engine Power mode. After I removed the tape, everything return to normal - throttle by wire was sent into a tizzy (and the REP probably prevented it from going any further). I was lucky.
I've heard of situations similar to yours. I usually tell people that one of the first things to do is to clean the throttle body. A dirty throttle body is a common problem and one of the easiest things to remedy. Glad yours turned out well.
Thank you I have a 2002 and 2004 Chevy Surburbans and both have done the reduce engine power messages. Both have been great vehicles with the least amount of repairs both have over 250,000 miles a piece, on them. Thank you I now have an idea where to start.
Having this issue right now. Want driving and all of a sudden my check engine light came on and my reduced engine power was on my dash. Thanks for the advice. Will be doing this project tomorrow.
Reduced power happened to me yesterday. 2009 Chevy Uplander. The gas pedal has been super twitchy for the last few weeks. Literally spin the tires every time the stop light turns green. I disconnected the negative cable off the battery for 10 minutes. It seems to be driving a whole lot better now.
@@alexisgonzalez8676 it was going into limp mode but I used some QD electronic cleaner on the TPS circuit and taped the harness until I bought a new one and it fixed it. But maybe that was luck because I also replaced the TPS not too long after
This happened on my 2010 Impala. The check engine, ABS and traction control lights would all come on and reduced power mode would activate. I replaced the entire gas pedal assembly and it fixed it. $80 for the part.
Mac Neoh Same thing happened with mine! I was driving cross country by myself on the highway and it locked up so I couldn't steer. Managed to make it to an autozone and they diagnosed the problem and I had the part installed by my uncle.
Can you tell me the name of the part i need for my car the same thing is going on with my car abs the traction control is on and also the engine reduce lights comes on im a single mom is haard for me to get help especially me paying everything thanks God bless
solo Dios me Puede jusgar, I took my car to O'Reilly's Auto Parts store and had them test it with their code reader. The code came up for the gas pedal position sensor. There are other things that can cause this, so make sure you have the codes read on your car at an auto parts store. They will do this for free. If it is the gas pedal, you will be replacing the entire gas pedal. The tools you will need are; a 10mm ( I think it was a 10mm) socket wrench with a small extension, and a small flathead screwdriver. It will take about 35 minutes and less than $85 for the part to fix. Remove the 2 10mm bolts from the floor of the car that secure the gas pedal, pull the gas pedal out a few inches to get to the wire harness and use the small flathead screwdriver to unclip the wire harness, remove old gas pedal. Put the new gas pedal in in reverse order. It is really easy and they will charge a few hundred for this at the dealership. Again, make sure it is the gas pedal relay sensor by having the codes read at an auto parts store. This is a very common problem with the Impalas and Malibu. I hope this helps you.
I had the same problem with my 2002 Trailblazer about one year ago. When I was driving on a highway, reduced engine power light came on and it reduced speed to 15 or 20 mph. I pulled over and checked all connectors around throttle body and everything was fine. I was about to call for help when I just disconnected the battery waited for about 10 minutes, connected it back and then everything was fine, I did not do anything else. Like I said, that happened about a year ago and I have not had the problem again. Probably that is what happened to you sir, cause at the beginning you said you disconnected the ground cable from battery. I hope my experience helps somebody.
Most always it is the grond wire on the back of the engine that is the problem. Many many people have this issue just after driving their truck through a high pressure car wash also. This gets water up into places at the connectors that normally stay pretty dry even in big storms but once wet they corrode in no time and shortly after the warning flashes on the screen. In these cases it's not the ground but the connections fusing on the one plug to the throttle body motor.
Failure mode on my 88 Silverado was that it would suddenly decide to floor itself! Wheeeee! ;] On the freeway in 5th, no big deal, downtown in 2nd gear things got exciting!
Actually, the 3.6 is a Chevy motor. The procedure is pretty much the same. Just confirm you have a P2135 fault code. Chevy recommends cleaning the throttle body with a solvent soaked rag.
First thing. Check to make sure the battery cables are tite, oryour battery is good. If not theses things bet it's something else lol. I had this happen an this was my trouble hope it's as easy for you as this was for me. God bless you and yours my friend's, sorry for the smart ass remark.
Code-P2315 , throttle position sensor. Is this common in the 06-07 Impala and Monte Carlo SS 5.3 as well. I've had problems every month. Chevy went the cheap route on many items that cost us alot in the end. Such as the air clicking noise every Impala MC has.
What did it end up being? My 2006 Monte SS now does the Engine Power Reduced deal. Only 94k on clock. This after replacing converter as I'm driving a week 2 allow monitors 2 learn & set so I can go 2 smog test & get it registered. Now need 2 decode & resolve this. Seems w/this situ8ion the commonality symptoms is ABS & traction control light flickers.
My chevy camaro 2010 rs v6 has been randomly having this problem aswell. Where i would jus be in the middle of driving and it would say engine power reduced with thick white smoke coming out of the mufflers
For my 2013 Buick enclave code p1682, I changed the main fuses box. My car used to shut off while driving. If u have service traction control - reduced engine power without any engine sign or code. Change the accelerator paddle.
My 2004 Silverado will shut nearly everything off while driving sometimes. It will stay running, headlights, and (AC) fan will run, but dash lights, (AC) compressor, radio, etc shut off. A few moments later, it will come back up. Any ideas?
I get the reduced engine and stabilitrac fault, with the check engine light. The trouble code I received is P16F3. Which I looked up is a PCM. I don't know if that is actually correct, since the fault messages cleared on its own. So now I'm trying to get to the bottom of why . 🤬😡
I get that too but im getting code P16F3 which says it's my PCM. So I'm not sure if that is accurate because of the check engine light, reduced engine power and stabilitrac service soon message. As of now it has cleared itself 🤔. So now I'm trying to get to the bottom of why this appeared in the first place 🤬😡😮💨
Lol Thnk you! I have the Traverse and I’m gonna attempt to do mine myself…. Iam so tired of going to mechanics and they see me coming as a female and try all types of lying and bull and my vehicles are never fixed properly. I hadn’t looked this up they would prob charge 1,000 bucks. Ur awesome sir!
I am having this issue!!! I am disappointed because I just bought my Impala, is a 2008 one and I just replaced the throttle too!!! About a month ago and today, I got this code so my other Mechanic “erased” it!!!! I will keep an eye and will take it back to the Mechanic that I took him for the new throttle to see!!! Is this a common thing? Please let me know!
Very down to real imperfect life...dry but very humorous to me...and is very helpful ....keep it going...you may not have fixed my particular mechanical problem but you still educated me in the right direction and very amusingly so!! Thank you Sir!! Keep it up!!
Hey guy. I have a question. My son and i own a 08 impala 3.9. He is the mechanic and im the bank. 😊 After replacing the sensor kit, am I able to drive it to a shop to get the ecm re programed, thorattle learn reset? Want to be sure before changing it and finding out it can't be driven. The shop is about 189 miles away from me. Let me know, thanks.
People clean these drive by wire tb’s and mess up the sensors by moving the flap. The correct way to clean them, is to have someone in the vehicle with the key on and press the accelerator pedal all the way down.
I have a 2007 tahoe I install a stick on the seat to the gas pedal to press it down cause I was by my self...I went to look at the throttle n it never open up...any idea why the flap never open?
😆😂🤣😂😆👍🏾good video bro. Helpful info, but mine is 2014 GMC. You still made me wanna run out and jump under the hood. I still feel like I can do it. But then there’s that 🤦🏾♂️reset part at the end🤷🏾♂️and taking it to a dealership🤦🏾♂️ Overall, great video bro👍🏾
@tonysand9641 I had to start reading comments,Was i the only one 11:26 who heard it? starting thinking i was going insane, but finally, someone else heard what i did around 11:30 after he kicks his car,hahaaa conveniently turns off the mic at that point to do some narrative work,
In side the black plastic tpi on the throttle body there is a gold colored plate, under that there is a contact plate with 4 contacts, if you look at them with a magnifying glass, 1 is separated. You could possibly solder it back together but its so small .
I wanna say Thank you ☺️ I greatly appreciate you. You saved me about five hundred plus dollars. I watch your video because this just happened to me yesterday went to a Auto shop and told him this was the problem with my car after the fact he said it was the acceleration...but he did as I had asked him from this video and we are in motion 😁
After months of this code flashing and my car acting up weekly I spent the $100 and fixed my car with this video, only difference is I dint remove the throttle body from the car just did it while still attached . Thanks man good video
The real fix is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cut the boots off the battery cable ends and clean both sides with sand paper. Cleaning the one side is not enough the lug side is never serviceable unless boot is removed. I just used dielectric grease to cover instead of buying new cables. Also remove the primary cover and shroud around the fuse box under hood. Remove the positive lugs. Most gmc have three 1 from pos battery cable and two smaller ones powering the computer and something else. When you look at them they look good no corrosion but if you look closely it will look Grey. Sand both sides of the ring connector and the lug surface. Overtime no matter where you live air temp and moister slightly oxidize the metal. What happens is one of these powers the pcm and the others send power to vital sensors. Most of the time as long as its not a broke tps wire or if you accidentally stretch while in drivers seat and kick the pedal connection this connection oxidation does not allow the pcm to have a solid constant battery voltage so when the pcm dedicates the 5v reference to the PETAL AND TPS they are varied. Thus eventually the pcm does not allow the key on pretest yes your gmc will tell you reduced power without starting. Turn key on and wait about 10sec and if the pedal/tps agree nothing will display if not it will display reduced engine power. Also if you are having REP while driving add a new ground on drivers side of engine bay from firewall lug to one of the bolts on the bolts on the alternator bracket. Also grounds underneath drivers side frame rail, under radiator support, and the main negative lug on drivers side engine block. Also on the passenger side engine bay there is the pcm ground that comes out of the the big loom on the firewall goes out to the back of engine just like the braided one it is covered in crinkle cover but they are black wires usually two wires. Cut as low as possible bring up and solder one thicker wire estimated at double the gauge of one of the wires so you won’t have resistance problems. Remove the braided ground from firewall and remove one bolt from the third coil pack closest to the rear of engine and attach the braided ground don’t double ground this remove it because you could cause what’s called a looping ground. Electricity goes to path of least resistance. Since the braided line is very hard to remove from rear of engine block attaching the firewall end back to coil pack bolt leaves it null/void and tight so it won’t rub anything else. Also use a ground wire insulated I think it was 15in from parts store $12 for the new firewall to alternator bolt connection. I guess I could have made a video but I’m posting this on comments in various places share if you think it’s a good thing. My Rep problem is solved no tps,pedal, or throttle body replaced I researched this problem for months because I know a shop would just hose me for parts and I think most sensor issues and there lifetime are determined by there power/ground consistency. 2001gmc Yukon slt 260k miles. Good luck guys.
Ok so I have reduced engine lite blinking codes are as follows o2 sensor 1 bank 1 o2 sensor 2bank 1 up and down stream and maf mass air flow replaced all three parts Upstream Downstream and mass air flow still does the same thing could it be my throttle body with the TPS even though my scan tool is reading throttle percentage
I had the same problem brought it to the dealer first they said it was my battery terminals 3 days later came back on an come to find out it my gas pedal an the connection to the pedal they replaced the whole pedal for free an haven't had a problem sense an it's been a year or so now.
@@lifeafterlife8417 , yeah. My van will crank, but will not start. I had the throttle body sensor code, on my van. And, I had to change my temperature sensor. I finally replaced my throttle sensor, yesterday. I need to replace my thermostat, before I try to start, again. I had a blown head gasket, I repaired the right way. Changed all the gaskets & valve seals.
I needs throttle body change cause tps integrated not sold separately in my car nissan pathfinder 2007 and xterra 2005 is there any good source that selling only tps not the whole throttle replaced 6 used throttle 2 of them remanufactured and got from time to time p2135 but when I switch on ac it doesnt come???? Checked all vacum leaks hoses replaced filter housing, computer changed and reprogrammed paddle accelerator changed so what do you think, next thing will be match and dynamyte 😂😂😂 really frustrating
I had the same issue twice, I had service stabilitrak, service traction control and also check engine light came on reduced engine power it happened on the coldest day of the year and it just happened again today-11 Celsius, last time it was frozen this time I have absolutely no idea I think I'm just going to change the throttle body or the two sensors just to make sure
Oh no... so sorry. The traction control message just means that the computer only disables traction control/stabilitrak when the system goes into reduced power mode. It may not be as bad as you think. Good luck! and let me know...
Like the video and humour with it, sometimes or most of the times I want to throw a dynamite, can't get one. I do believe this method will work on Volvo S60, as I currently have this problem.
Yeah but for certain models YOU ARE REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY CUZ NO KIT IS PROVIDED. Case in point: 4.2 I6 has no TPS kit. TB was $141 on Amazon (Bosch).
I am not sure if these vehicles are the same as the one I had. I had a 2002 Olds Bravada and I spent months trying to fix the reduced engine power signal and mine would only shift to second gear and would not go any faster. Even mechanics could not figure it out, but after 3 months like this I did figure it out. So ya GM, GMC, OLDS ect, ect Train Blazers, Bravadas, Envoys, all those suv's that are alike. They used inferior solder on the wires going to and plugging in to the throttle body. Its a wiring harness with a lot of wires in the plug in. Well this solder breaks down and comes lose ON THE INSIDE of the wire to metal plugin terminal on each wire. The wire will still appear to be connected fine but it is not. If you pull on the black ground wire it may pull right out on the metal plug each wire is soldered to. I found this by accident. The problem on mine was the black ground wire. I shoved that wire back into that metal solder plug that was still inside the wiring connector as far as I could get it and shoved a wooden toothpick in there as well until it got real tight and then I broke the toothpick off and left it there. Taped the joint up with electrical tape and that fixed every problem I was having. Not shifting above 2nd gear, reduced engine power light, all sorts of problems including P-Codes for all sorts of things not related to the throttle body like it said my accelerator position sensor was out. All this went away immediately and I never had another problem again. That lose ground wire caused ALL of this. Hope this might help someone else that may be in the same boat I was.
May have to check that bc we had lose black wire and car wouldn’t start and we fixed that so good idea may need check that bc we replaced the throttle sensor
A pair of needle nose pliers makes as good a screwdriver as a screwdriver makes a pair of needle nose pliers. Both highly useful tools, but hardly interchangeable. The removal of the spring clips was downright painful to watch. When do you plan on installing the new gasket?
Hey I need help I have Chevrolet impala 3.5 LS 2006 I NEED TO CHANGE MY IDLE CONTROL VALE AND I NEED HELP WERE IS LOCTED AT PLEASE HELP ME LOCATED IT DO VIDEO SO I CAN KNOW WERE IS IT AT IDLE CONTROL VALE HELP
Help me find were located ladle control VALE for Chevrolet impala 3.5 LS 2006 I can't find it please who ever know were is located the idle control VALE call me or text me with a video telling me were is located at please
Thanks for the video. I got the parts in today I'm about to start the install I'll let you know how it goes. What about the gear for the butterfly comment? Is there something that I'm missing?
My 2016 Chevy Malibu just had this issue today. Dealership says it is the accelerator Pedal and ordered a new one. Hope that fixes it but I have my doubts.
Question? You said the EMC needs to be reprogrammed & throttle learn reset 2008 thru 2011 Right? I own a 2007 does that mean i wont have to do this step?
Sevice traction control= plugs and filter do to mis fire.computer trying to shut accessories down. Engine hot/ac off= stuck thermostat. Engine is not meeting temp.. engine hot warning throws everyone off!!! Reduce engine power= throttle body...JUST saved y'all 1,500.00 in over paid mechanics!!!
Man that's why the car didn't start after installing the throttle body , I forgot to kick it ! Thanks for the very informative video..
Te pasas de verrrde
Was mad about not knowing what was going on with my car and you provided perfect information and the kick to the car really made my day better and I thank you for that😂
I feel like I had this problem years ago with my impala and I also changed the this part and it worked. But forgot all about it and now I have the same problem again, and this helps thanks!
I'm a single mother of 3 young boys and I absolutely needed this!! Thank you.
You're welcome!
I think you did a good job explaining and visually showing us step by step to fix. You made it more simple to understand. thank you
I have 330 k miles on 2004 Venture. Uses leaks no oil runs excellent Original motor trans rack. Only changed fuel pump starter alternator well hubs. Very cheap to fix. Excellent GM product. All my other Chevy trucks over 250k no major problems.
This has to be the realest repair video on UA-cam to date! Lol shows 100% of the struggle
Thanks for watching! And you are correct. It IS a struggle...
Hello please what do you think is wrong with my 🚗
@@lifeafterlife8417 hi
The dynamite comments made me cry. Love it, and relate. Thanks
Love the tire kick it’s gonna help me fix my 2009 Chevy Impala literally it makes me super nervous engine powers are reduced on the freeway and it gives me a tiny kickback. Thank you so much for being my mechanic. I appreciate you.
Just had this issue in my friends Equinox. You got a sub for the dynamite joke at the beginning. That's the easy fix for most car problems lmao
Edit : Just finished the video. Thanks so much for the crystal clear view and great information.
Mines currently does this all the time for the past year 🥴
So this fixed the equinox?
My 2002 chevy 2500 just gave me this reduced power code and the truck wouldn't go more than 15mph with the throttle to the floor. The truck would always stall on me like it was having the gas shut off. It would do this at low speeds or in idle. It stalled on me today and wouldn't start. Ran the battery dead turning it over. Finally decided to start with a jump but then had the reduced engine power...Thanks for this video!
Despite my frustration with my 2012 chevy impala having this issue, you kept me laughing and I appreciate your humor and info sir!! thank you !!
Just give it a good kick. Not TOO hard, but it helps with the frustration! Thanks, for watching!
My 2012 Impala is a whole dang headache
I was 5 hours away from home in George Town Kentucky going to fort Wayne Indiana. Power shutting off. Watched this video. Bought parts and tools. Swapped out throttle body in front of an AutoZone . 60 miles down the road now. No problems. You're a life saver !!
So glad to get that good news! Thanks for watching.
Made it safe my man thank you greatly once again .
I changed my throttle body and it fixed mine so far
What vehicle and year?
Cleaned my out and reduced power was over, thanks for the video
This really is the fix!!! Another comman problem that happens too is engine hot/ ac off. Just replace thermostat, it's stuck open do not waste time money on sensor!!!
lucashernandez8 I didn't replace thermostat just clear codes a.c. hot is caused by coolant temp sensor.
star child chevy dealer did same for my impala, just to have to take back to dealer and have thermostat replaced as i suggested to them from beginning.
Man I love being a Chevy vict.. *caugh owner
Thanks for the great video. I'm just getting ready to tackle this problem in a 2006 Buick Terraza and your video was immensely helpful.
Excellent video, just did this yesterday for my 06 Monte Carlo outside in 20 degree weather. Super easy repair and resolved my issues.
Is yours a Super Sport? My 2006 Monte is. Having this issue now. Same 20 degrees too!
@rayshure9269 no, I had the LT so it had the 3.9 V6. Guessing you have the 5.3 in the SS?
I had a great time watching this video, cracks me up, a good kick always help
He's a guy who loves his truck. +10:53 A swift kick to the tire..
Thanks a ton for this. I have an 2007 Chevy Uplander and 2 days ago we got the same error. Problem at my auto stores is that the sensor costs almost as much as the whole throttle body. So I just replaced the whole thing based on your video. Thankfully it didn't need reprogramming and worked perfect out of the box. Used Hitachi ETB. Thanks a ton.
EDF Central You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
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Just experienced this on my 2017 Chevy Malibu LT.
I have the same thing on my chevron cruz 2013
Hey brother I'm having my 08'escalade with 6.2 and the stabiltrak is acting up is this what your car was doing I would have have ne
Thanks so much for the help, we didn't know what the issue was so we google the problem, this video popped up, followed your instructions and haven't had a issue since!! 👍👍
So glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
When you change the sensor or the throttle body and sensor will the car turn on or I have to take it to a dealer so they can reprogram it?
@@anonymous-gx8os It will run
I normally don’t sit and watch through the films but you were great not only did you help me show me but kept my interest way to go buddy and I am a blonde that was too funny I will say that to my clients as I’m cutting their hair now thank you again
The crickets in the background is a nice touch.
l got that same light on a 2012 chevy silverado and they couldn’t find the problem or the dealer and but if they found the problem after 3 days it was the computer
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I wish the warning chime was the sound of crickets. Three chirps for engine power reduced would suffice.
😂😂😂😂that was about to said
Soon as I read this comment is when they got loud😂😂
I been having this problem lately PCM stands for power control module, which is the computerized central processing unit (CPU) of a car's system. It's a control unit that manages the engine, transmission, and other systems based on information it receives from sensors around the vehicle. The PCM is essentially a computer that operates in binary and acts like an "if then" function. For example, if the PCM receives a certain signal from a sensor, its programming will prompt it to do something. If it doesn't receive that signal,
Pop those clips with a flat blade screw driver. Thanks for posting this. It solved my engine light issue that was making me crazy.
I have the 2006 Impala. Same issues. Kicked the tire several times.
What did it end up being? My 2006 Monte SS now does the Engine Power Reduced deal. Only 94k on clock. This after replacing converter as I'm driving a week 2 allow monitors 2 learn & set so I can go 2 smog test & get it registered. Now need 2 decode & resolve this. Seems w/this situ8ion the commonality symptoms is ABS & traction control light flickers.
I had this same issue with my 2011 Chevy Impala, replaced the gas pedal and It fixed the problem.
I wonder if that's my issue. 03 Tahoe. I've tried everything else.
I tried that didn't work
So In late January this year I had the exact problem before my road trip then After hours of research I install a new pedal and it works. BUT now end of October having the same problem I wonder if I put another pedal will it work.
I put a scanner and the problem is the main computer I haven't fucked with it but just letting you know
In my case, after cleaning the throttle body and running ground wires, the scan tool still gave me 17 codes relating to the TPS, the accelerator sensors, etc. so I knew the problem was not in the throttle body. After checking the wiring harnesses again, I found out a rodent had chewed on two wires going to the control module next to the brake cylinder. It was hard to see but that was it. Fixing those two wires saved me a ton of money.
Had a similar problem with a friends car. Two shops failed to diagnose it. The customer told me she lives in a very rural area so after doing a visual inspection, I found not only a nest but several chewed wires. This is why a thorough visual inspection as your first step is so important. Glad it worked out for you and thanks for watching!
I’m having same issues 3 shops 2 dealerships. I’m exhausted. Praying that mine gets fixed soon. I pray it’s just wires
I'm hearing this alot about rodent damage. These little guys are causing us a lot of problems! Especially if you live out in a rural area! Glad it worked out for you.
I hear that some dealerships are struggling with this problem. There seems to be a lot of different things that can cause this. It's easy to fall down that rabbit hole of possible causes. I hope they can solve it for you.@@moonshinesdream
Want to comment on this condition, I had a piece of tape (that I used to build up the crankcase ventilation tube) that got sucked up in the intake. It got caught at the throttle plate (LUCKILY), and it was preventing the valve from closing to idle position. I got all kinds of coded and the P1516, triggering the Reduced Engine Power mode. After I removed the tape, everything return to normal - throttle by wire was sent into a tizzy (and the REP probably prevented it from going any further). I was lucky.
I've heard of situations similar to yours. I usually tell people that one of the first things to do is to clean the throttle body. A dirty throttle body is a common problem and one of the easiest things to remedy. Glad yours turned out well.
Thank you I have a 2002 and 2004 Chevy Surburbans and both have done the reduce engine power messages. Both have been great vehicles with the least amount of repairs both have over 250,000 miles a piece, on them. Thank you I now have an idea where to start.
Those are the older models. Most of the time is is a loose or broken ground wire at the back of the engine.
Having this issue right now. Want driving and all of a sudden my check engine light came on and my reduced engine power was on my dash. Thanks for the advice. Will be doing this project tomorrow.
let me know how it went having the same issue
Reduced power happened to me yesterday. 2009 Chevy Uplander. The gas pedal has been super twitchy for the last few weeks. Literally spin the tires every time the stop light turns green. I disconnected the negative cable off the battery for 10 minutes. It seems to be driving a whole lot better now.
sounds like a faulty accelerator pedal sensor.
@@lifeafterlife8417 alright thanks I'll give that a shot if it happens again.
How much would this cost to repair? Having this problem right now
$124.00
@@mikesecondo2254 was told it was pcm module. ?
@@mari.castro6891 Mmmmm... possibly.... however most common fault is the TPS... just replaced mine last week.all .. ok
@@mikesecondo2254 mine every once in awhile says " service theft deterrent"
@Hank Bridges old news
For my 03 Tahoe it was a loose harness on the drivers side. Had a broken plastic clip but I taped it and it works fine now.
Was your Tahoe going in to limo mode because of that ? If you don’t mind me asking.
Limp Mode *
@@alexisgonzalez8676 it was going into limp mode but I used some QD electronic cleaner on the TPS circuit and taped the harness until I bought a new one and it fixed it. But maybe that was luck because I also replaced the TPS not too long after
This happened on my 2010 Impala. The check engine, ABS and traction control lights would all come on and reduced power mode would activate. I replaced the entire gas pedal assembly and it fixed it. $80 for the part.
Mac Neoh Same thing happened with mine! I was driving cross country by myself on the highway and it locked up so I couldn't steer. Managed to make it to an autozone and they diagnosed the problem and I had the part installed by my uncle.
Johnje Jasper Nice!! Saves you about $300 dollars doing it yourself.
Can you tell me the name of the part i need for my car the same thing is going on with my car abs the traction control is on and also the engine reduce lights comes on im a single mom is haard for me to get help especially me paying everything thanks God bless
solo Dios me Puede jusgar, I took my car to O'Reilly's Auto Parts store and had them test it with their code reader. The code came up for the gas pedal position sensor. There are other things that can cause this, so make sure you have the codes read on your car at an auto parts store. They will do this for free. If it is the gas pedal, you will be replacing the entire gas pedal. The tools you will need are; a 10mm ( I think it was a 10mm) socket wrench with a small extension, and a small flathead screwdriver. It will take about 35 minutes and less than $85 for the part to fix. Remove the 2 10mm bolts from the floor of the car that secure the gas pedal, pull the gas pedal out a few inches to get to the wire harness and use the small flathead screwdriver to unclip the wire harness, remove old gas pedal. Put the new gas pedal in in reverse order. It is really easy and they will charge a few hundred for this at the dealership. Again, make sure it is the gas pedal relay sensor by having the codes read at an auto parts store. This is a very common problem with the Impalas and Malibu. I hope this helps you.
Mac Neoh thanks alot so i just go to the O'Reilly store and ask them to do a code reader or i just let them know the problem im having with my car ?
I had the same problem with my 2002 Trailblazer about one year ago. When I was driving on a highway, reduced engine power light came on and it reduced speed to 15 or 20 mph. I pulled over and checked all connectors around throttle body and everything was fine. I was about to call for help when I just disconnected the battery waited for about 10 minutes, connected it back and then everything was fine, I did not do anything else. Like I said, that happened about a year ago and I have not had the problem again. Probably that is what happened to you sir, cause at the beginning you said you disconnected the ground cable from battery. I hope my experience helps somebody.
did you try flashing the PCM and updating the software in it like the initial bulletin stated todo before replacing all those parts?
cdc16730 negative sir. I just disconnected the battery and few minutes later connected it back and it has been working fine since then.
Most always it is the grond wire on the back of the engine that is the problem. Many many people have this issue just after driving their truck through a high pressure car wash also. This gets water up into places at the connectors that normally stay pretty dry even in big storms but once wet they corrode in no time and shortly after the warning flashes on the screen. In these cases it's not the ground but the connections fusing on the one plug to the throttle body motor.
Ricardo Macias thanks man this helped so much!
Barbellfishing go big or go home Great Sir!
Failure mode on my 88 Silverado was that it would suddenly decide to floor itself! Wheeeee! ;] On the freeway in 5th, no big deal, downtown in 2nd gear things got exciting!
same with my civic lol, there was a hose/line that always dropped and got stuck between the throttle and the throttle body
@@DeluxFuzion Mine was a deteriorating Throttle Body Sensor. :[
Helpful video but I need to see it for a 09 Saturn Vue 3.6 (it's a Honda motor) can you help?
Actually, the 3.6 is a Chevy motor. The procedure is pretty much the same. Just confirm you have a P2135 fault code. Chevy recommends cleaning the throttle body with a solvent soaked rag.
@@lifeafterlife8417 Thank you, someone said that Saturn used Honda engines in some of their cars. Like the 03 Chevy Tracker had a Suzuki motor
First thing. Check to make sure the battery cables are tite, oryour battery is good. If not theses things bet it's something else lol. I had this happen an this was my trouble hope it's as easy for you as this was for me. God bless you and yours my friend's, sorry for the smart ass remark.
Code-P2315 , throttle position sensor. Is this common in the 06-07 Impala and Monte Carlo SS 5.3 as well.
I've had problems every month. Chevy went the cheap route on many items that cost us alot in the end. Such as the air clicking noise every Impala MC has.
How did u fix it
What did it end up being? My 2006 Monte SS now does the Engine Power Reduced deal. Only 94k on clock. This after replacing converter as I'm driving a week 2 allow monitors 2 learn & set so I can go 2 smog test & get it registered. Now need 2 decode & resolve this. Seems w/this situ8ion the commonality symptoms is ABS & traction control light flickers.
Yes I experience this problem 02/17 and was far from home,what a mess and I was pissed.
SAME 5 HRS AWAY JUST GOT THIS TODAY
My chevy camaro 2010 rs v6 has been randomly having this problem aswell. Where i would jus be in the middle of driving and it would say engine power reduced with thick white smoke coming out of the mufflers
For my 2013 Buick enclave code p1682, I changed the main fuses box. My car used to shut off while driving. If u have service traction control - reduced engine power without any engine sign or code. Change the accelerator paddle.
My 2004 Silverado will shut nearly everything off while driving sometimes. It will stay running, headlights, and (AC) fan will run, but dash lights, (AC) compressor, radio, etc shut off. A few moments later, it will come back up.
Any ideas?
I get the reduced engine and stabilitrac fault, with the check engine light. The trouble code I received is P16F3. Which I looked up is a PCM. I don't know if that is actually correct, since the fault messages cleared on its own. So now I'm trying to get to the bottom of why . 🤬😡
I get that too but im getting code P16F3 which says it's my PCM. So I'm not sure if that is accurate because of the check engine light, reduced engine power and stabilitrac service soon message. As of now it has cleared itself 🤔. So now I'm trying to get to the bottom of why this appeared in the first place 🤬😡😮💨
Lol Thnk you! I have the Traverse and I’m gonna attempt to do mine myself…. Iam so tired of going to mechanics and they see me coming as a female and try all types of lying and bull and my vehicles are never fixed properly. I hadn’t looked this up they would prob charge 1,000 bucks. Ur awesome sir!
Hey did you get around to doing it yourself? If so, how did it go? I’m also a woman and I have the issue of being over charged
@@TeeHodo Noni did not work…. The 02 sensor did not even fit into the fowlers and u drilled through 4 of them.
I recommend safety glasses when spraying the cleaner. It does not feel good if it splatters in your eye.
I learned that the hard way. It feel likes fire in your eyes.
I also get my neighbor to come over and kick the tire- saves on my sore foot😀
I am having this issue!!! I am disappointed because I just bought my Impala, is a 2008 one and I just replaced the throttle too!!! About a month ago and today, I got this code so my other Mechanic “erased” it!!!! I will keep an eye and will take it back to the Mechanic that I took him for the new throttle to see!!! Is this a common thing? Please let me know!
All this shit happens after extended warranty expires!
Exactly!
In my case, after I've paid it off.
I put brand new Gm throttle body on my malibu to prevent this issue and it STILL done it. cleaned MAF sensor never done it again. traded that pos in.
"In orbit around the moon, or something." " I'm the victim, I mean owner." You are hilarious!! Thank you.
Peggy Love Thanks for watching!!
Peggy Love real 1
Very down to real imperfect life...dry but very humorous to me...and is very helpful ....keep it going...you may not have fixed my particular mechanical problem but you still educated me in the right direction and very amusingly so!! Thank you Sir!! Keep it up!!
I have a Impala LT 2012 having the same issue never worked on this part before but I'm going to learn and do it soon thank you for the video
Bro this guy is funny as hell he kicked the car/tire saying its often overlooked
Hey guy. I have a question. My son and i own a 08 impala 3.9. He is the mechanic and im the bank. 😊
After replacing the sensor kit, am I able to drive it to a shop to get the ecm re programed, thorattle learn reset? Want to be sure before changing it and finding out it can't be driven. The shop is about 189 miles away from me. Let me know, thanks.
The ECM should be ok. The throttle will re learn on its own. 2011 and up you need to take it to the dealer. Good luck!
People clean these drive by wire tb’s and mess up the sensors by moving the flap. The correct way to clean them, is to have someone in the vehicle with the key on and press the accelerator pedal all the way down.
I have a 2007 tahoe I install a stick on the seat to the gas pedal to press it down cause I was by my self...I went to look at the throttle n it never open up...any idea why the flap never open?
😆😂🤣😂😆👍🏾good video bro. Helpful info, but mine is 2014 GMC. You still made me wanna run out and jump under the hood. I still feel like I can do it. But then there’s that 🤦🏾♂️reset part at the end🤷🏾♂️and taking it to a dealership🤦🏾♂️ Overall, great video bro👍🏾
That's why y'all have to take your new car to get it blessed with holy water at church grounds 😂
Man shut up
Really? Holy water? What is wrong with your brain...
What's wrong with yours?
What about when experiencing Engine power is reduced, Service traction control and service stabilitrak in a 2011 chevy Silverado 1500 truck?
When Your truck is in reduced power mode, the computer disables traction control a stabilitrak. That's all the message is stating.
11:26, sounds like the neighbor is gettin some.
Ahhaahahaahhaah😂😂
@tonysand9641 I had to start reading comments,Was i the only one 11:26 who heard it? starting thinking i was going insane, but finally, someone else heard what i did around 11:30 after he kicks his car,hahaaa conveniently turns off the mic at that point to do some narrative work,
As soon as my Impala got the same thing, I literally got home and pulled up this video, thanks grandpa for your help and dynamite
My Mom’s car is a 2010 GMC. As we were driving back home, the car went really slow and starting shaking.
were you able to find a fix? same thing
Desconectiun positive bateries, much eye with these, excelent job 👍
In side the black plastic tpi on the throttle body there is a gold colored plate, under that there is a contact plate with 4 contacts, if you look at them with a magnifying glass, 1 is separated. You could possibly solder it back together but its so small .
Or just throw out the factory TB and get a Hi Performance one. I'm sure there is one made for that V6 by now
@extremedrivr were trying to save money my bro not give my whole brain to them
Already changed the parts and it still won't start. What's the issue do I need to clear the codes for it to start
Did ya fix it
I wanna say Thank you ☺️ I greatly appreciate you. You saved me about five hundred plus dollars. I watch your video because this just happened to me yesterday went to a Auto shop and told him this was the problem with my car after the fact he said it was the acceleration...but he did as I had asked him from this video and we are in motion 😁
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching and stay in motion!
After months of this code flashing and my car acting up weekly I spent the $100 and fixed my car with this video, only difference is I dint remove the throttle body from the car just did it while still attached .
Thanks man good video
Thank you for watching!
The real fix is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cut the boots off the battery cable ends and clean both sides with sand paper. Cleaning the one side is not enough the lug side is never serviceable unless boot is removed. I just used dielectric grease to cover instead of buying new cables. Also remove the primary cover and shroud around the fuse box under hood. Remove the positive lugs. Most gmc have three 1 from pos battery cable and two smaller ones powering the computer and something else. When you look at them they look good no corrosion but if you look closely it will look Grey. Sand both sides of the ring connector and the lug surface. Overtime no matter where you live air temp and moister slightly oxidize the metal. What happens is one of these powers the pcm and the others send power to vital sensors. Most of the time as long as its not a broke tps wire or if you accidentally stretch while in drivers seat and kick the pedal connection this connection oxidation does not allow the pcm to have a solid constant battery voltage so when the pcm dedicates the 5v reference to the PETAL AND TPS they are varied. Thus eventually the pcm does not allow the key on pretest yes your gmc will tell you reduced power without starting. Turn key on and wait about 10sec and if the pedal/tps agree nothing will display if not it will display reduced engine power. Also if you are having REP while driving add a new ground on drivers side of engine bay from firewall lug to one of the bolts on the bolts on the alternator bracket. Also grounds underneath drivers side frame rail, under radiator support, and the main negative lug on drivers side engine block. Also on the passenger side engine bay there is the pcm ground that comes out of the the big loom on the firewall goes out to the back of engine just like the braided one it is covered in crinkle cover but they are black wires usually two wires. Cut as low as possible bring up and solder one thicker wire estimated at double the gauge of one of the wires so you won’t have resistance problems. Remove the braided ground from firewall and remove one bolt from the third coil pack closest to the rear of engine and attach the braided ground don’t double ground this remove it because you could cause what’s called a looping ground. Electricity goes to path of least resistance. Since the braided line is very hard to remove from rear of engine block attaching the firewall end back to coil pack bolt leaves it null/void and tight so it won’t rub anything else. Also use a ground wire insulated I think it was 15in from parts store $12 for the new firewall to alternator bolt connection. I guess I could have made a video but I’m posting this on comments in various places share if you think it’s a good thing. My Rep problem is solved no tps,pedal, or throttle body replaced I researched this problem for months because I know a shop would just hose me for parts and I think most sensor issues and there lifetime are determined by there power/ground consistency. 2001gmc Yukon slt 260k miles. Good luck guys.
Ok so I have reduced engine lite blinking codes are as follows o2 sensor 1 bank 1 o2 sensor 2bank 1 up and down stream and maf mass air flow replaced all three parts Upstream Downstream and mass air flow still does the same thing could it be my throttle body with the TPS even though my scan tool is reading throttle percentage
What kind of vehicle? Reduced engine power could be a separate problem.
damm boss you sure got me I almost threw that match and dinamite 😂
😜😜😜
Bro I died laughing at that 😂😂😂😂
Me too!
Best bonus tip i ever seen great job.
I had the same problem brought it to the dealer first they said it was my battery terminals 3 days later came back on an come to find out it my gas pedal an the connection to the pedal they replaced the whole pedal for free an haven't had a problem sense an it's been a year or so now.
How much did they charge you for the whole procedure.
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Great video, great step by step instructions. Good job!!!
Great video best part at 11:10 I needed that lol! Got an '03 Tahoe I've been dealing with mine for like 6 months now!
Hello Sir, when you was having this problem with your car, did the bad sensor prevent your car from starting?
No, it would start back up each time. Is yours not starting?
@@lifeafterlife8417 , yeah. My van will crank, but will not start. I had the throttle body sensor code, on my van. And, I had to change my temperature sensor. I finally replaced my throttle sensor, yesterday. I need to replace my thermostat, before I try to start, again. I had a blown head gasket, I repaired the right way. Changed all the gaskets & valve seals.
All you need is a stick of dynamite 🧨 and a match hahah this guy is so hilarious
I needs throttle body change cause tps integrated not sold separately in my car nissan pathfinder 2007 and xterra 2005 is there any good source that selling only tps not the whole throttle replaced 6 used throttle 2 of them remanufactured and got from time to time p2135 but when I switch on ac it doesnt come????
Checked all vacum leaks hoses replaced filter housing, computer changed and reprogrammed paddle accelerator changed so what do you think, next thing will be match and dynamyte 😂😂😂 really frustrating
First thing to do on a DTS 2009 engine light active
Hell yeah, I'm doing mine as we speak 🤦🏽♂️🤣
I had the same issue twice, I had service stabilitrak, service traction control and also check engine light came on reduced engine power it happened on the coldest day of the year and it just happened again today-11 Celsius, last time it was frozen this time I have absolutely no idea I think I'm just going to change the throttle body or the two sensors just to make sure
Oh no... so sorry. The traction control message just means that the computer only disables traction control/stabilitrak when the system goes into reduced power mode. It may not be as bad as you think. Good luck! and let me know...
This was helpful and love your humor!
Like the video and humour with it, sometimes or most of the times I want to throw a dynamite, can't get one.
I do believe this method will work on Volvo S60, as I currently have this problem.
Several hundred for replacing the TB?!! Did mine in 15 minutes on my 2010 Cobalt 2.2l.
how did you fix
MrCliffda3rd I have a problem with my 2010 Chevy cobalt how’d you fix yours ?
@@talliacampbell3731 I have the same problem on my 2006 Cobalt. Any luck?
How you fix yours ?
I replace that already what else it could be need help
Yeah but for certain models YOU ARE REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY CUZ NO KIT IS PROVIDED. Case in point: 4.2 I6 has no TPS kit. TB was $141 on Amazon (Bosch).
Think his is an impala looks jsut like mine and we didn’t have get the whole thing just sensor and my was 09 impala but it didn’t fix issue for me
@@AndyPlayzGames-149 Mine ended up being a clogged cat. Worth checking for all of you.
I am not sure if these vehicles are the same as the one I had. I had a 2002 Olds Bravada and I spent months trying to fix the reduced engine power signal and mine would only shift to second gear and would not go any faster. Even mechanics could not figure it out, but after 3 months like this I did figure it out. So ya GM, GMC, OLDS ect, ect Train Blazers, Bravadas, Envoys, all those suv's that are alike. They used inferior solder on the wires going to and plugging in to the throttle body. Its a wiring harness with a lot of wires in the plug in. Well this solder breaks down and comes lose ON THE INSIDE of the wire to metal plugin terminal on each wire. The wire will still appear to be connected fine but it is not. If you pull on the black ground wire it may pull right out on the metal plug each wire is soldered to. I found this by accident. The problem on mine was the black ground wire. I shoved that wire back into that metal solder plug that was still inside the wiring connector as far as I could get it and shoved a wooden toothpick in there as well until it got real tight and then I broke the toothpick off and left it there. Taped the joint up with electrical tape and that fixed every problem I was having. Not shifting above 2nd gear, reduced engine power light, all sorts of problems including P-Codes for all sorts of things not related to the throttle body like it said my accelerator position sensor was out. All this went away immediately and I never had another problem again. That lose ground wire caused ALL of this. Hope this might help someone else that may be in the same boat I was.
May have to check that bc we had lose black wire and car wouldn’t start and we fixed that so good idea may need check that bc we replaced the throttle sensor
Got lucky with mine. I just cleaned my throttle body still attached.
Thank you for providing this to all car victims, I mean car owners… victims
A pair of needle nose pliers makes as good a screwdriver as a screwdriver makes a pair of needle nose pliers. Both highly useful tools, but hardly interchangeable. The removal of the spring clips was downright painful to watch. When do you plan on installing the new gasket?
Hey I need help I have Chevrolet impala 3.5 LS 2006 I NEED TO CHANGE MY IDLE CONTROL VALE AND I NEED HELP WERE IS LOCTED AT PLEASE HELP ME LOCATED IT DO VIDEO SO I CAN KNOW WERE IS IT AT IDLE CONTROL VALE HELP
Help me find were located ladle control VALE for Chevrolet impala 3.5 LS 2006 I can't find it please who ever know were is located the idle control VALE call me or text me with a video telling me were is located at please
Near the throttle body, left side.
I have the same problem buddy. Two nuts always getting in the way
Op
Lol
Thanks for the video. I got the parts in today I'm about to start the install I'll let you know how it goes. What about the gear for the butterfly comment? Is there something that I'm missing?
Update?
When he said all I needed was a stick of dynamite and a match. Im like, well shit, I only got a block of c4 ;O jk but LOL
My 2016 Chevy Malibu just had this issue today. Dealership says it is the accelerator Pedal and ordered a new one. Hope that fixes it but I have my doubts.
mike cloutier If you had fault code p2138 it will probably fix it.
Hey dude: I wanna hear more of your jokes. Don't you have a channel for that?
Question? You said the EMC needs to be reprogrammed & throttle learn reset 2008 thru 2011 Right? I own a 2007 does that mean i wont have to do this step?
Your car will re-learn on it's own.
Sevice traction control= plugs and filter do to mis fire.computer trying to shut accessories down.
Engine hot/ac off= stuck thermostat. Engine is not meeting temp.. engine hot warning throws everyone off!!!
Reduce engine power= throttle body...JUST saved y'all 1,500.00 in over paid mechanics!!!
This video gives new insight into what could be done to repair. Thank you so much
Muchas gracias. Muy bien explicado.
How about for a 2008 Cadillac CTS? I’m having the same problem on mine, it says reduced power engine
"You gotta give the tire a swift kick"lol
Currently broken down in Florida heat I needed that in swift kick 😂. Made me feel better about the situation