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redhotcandy · 01-19-2016, 04:39 PM

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

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

Not sure...what is that? LOL

Throttle controller.

redhotcandy · 01-19-2016, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dutchman

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

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

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

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!

01-19-2016, 04:39 PM	#1
redhotcandy Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 568 View My Garage	Engine Power is Reduced... 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 Attached Images

01-19-2016, 04:59 PM	#10
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Could be a bad sensor or a bad throttle body since you don't have the VTC installed. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports

01-19-2016, 04:44 PM	#2
The Dutchman Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: somewhere Posts: 179	You don't have a VTC installed do you?

01-19-2016, 04:50 PM	#4
The Dutchman Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: somewhere Posts: 179	Vitesse Throttle Controller has been known to trigger the reduced power mode on a lot of people's cars.

01-19-2016, 04:54 PM	#7
redhotcandy Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 568 View My Garage	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...

01-19-2016, 04:56 PM	#8
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Could be something as simple as a bad sensor

01-19-2016, 05:06 PM	#13
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	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