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redhotcandy 01-19-2016 04:39 PM
Engine Power is Reduced...
 
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What does this mean? I had just got on the freeway this afternoon in very icy conditions and freezing rain, and this came on along with what looks like NO traction control. I tried to re-engage the traction control on the console, but nothing. At first I thought it might have something to do with the road conditions, but idk. I've never had this happen and it's my 2nd Camaro.

I called the dealership while on the road (35 minute drive took 2 hrs due to weather) and they didn't know, only said bring it in.

Any thoughts on why this came on?

Thanks

The Dutchman 01-19-2016 04:44 PM
You don't have a VTC installed do you?

redhotcandy 01-19-2016 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dutchman (Post 8852038)
You don't have a VTC installed do you?
Not sure...what is that? LOL

The Dutchman 01-19-2016 04:50 PM
Vitesse Throttle Controller has been known to trigger the reduced power mode on a lot of people's cars.

JLSuperfly 01-19-2016 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by redhotcandy (Post 8852042)
Not sure...what is that? LOL
Throttle controller.

redhotcandy 01-19-2016 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dutchman (Post 8852045)
Vitesse Throttle Controller has been known to trigger the reduced power mode on a lot of people's cars.
No, I don't have that.

redhotcandy 01-19-2016 04:54 PM
So the photo looks like I had no traction control, right? And it's iced over out there...great time to be without traction control. Ugh...

NC_SS 01-19-2016 04:56 PM
Could be something as simple as a bad sensor

redhotcandy 01-19-2016 04:59 PM
Does it hurt to drive it? At least to get it to the dealership. I drove it home, but really couldn't go over 35 anyway due to road conditions.

Ace0751 01-19-2016 04:59 PM
Could be a bad sensor or a bad throttle body since you don't have the VTC installed.

NC_SS 01-19-2016 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by redhotcandy (Post 8852055)
Does it hurt to drive it? At least to get it to the dealership. I drove it home, but really couldn't go over 35 anyway due to road conditions.
Well, if the CEL is flashing that means something serious is wrong. If it's not flashing I think you could probably limp into a dealer

Someone else will have to chime in though cause I don't have any personal experience with this

redhotcandy 01-19-2016 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by NC_SS (Post 8852064)
Well, if the CEL is flashing that means something serious is wrong. If it's not flashing I think you could probably limp into a dealer

Someone else will have to chime in though cause I don't have any personal experience with this
Nothing was flashing, the lights just stayed on.

NC_SS 01-19-2016 05:06 PM
Yea then by all accounts I reckon you can limp in

Like I said, wait for someone who has some experience with this. I think most times this ends up as a bad MAF sensor or throttle body in general

redhotcandy 01-19-2016 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NC_SS (Post 8852069)
Yea then by all accounts I reckon you can limp in

Like I said, wait for someone who has some experience with this. I think most times this ends up as a bad MAF sensor or throttle body in general
Thanks for your input!


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