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The reduced power mode is usually related to a Check Engine or ABS light coming on. When a problem is detected, the engine goes into reduced power mode to try and allow you to get to a safe stopping point....

Hello, thank you for writing in. The Reduced Power Warning Light will illuminate for several reasons. If the engine's computer detects an issue that can be detrimental to the engine, it will automatically reduce the power to make sure no...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The diagnostic code was related to the transmission shift circuit. The computer has detected an issue, and that likely the reason for reduced power. If the transmission shifts too early, your vehicle will bog...

Hi there. Though there are a lot of reasons that this can occur, most of the time it is because of a voltage issue. I usually make sure that the battery cables are good and that the ignition switch is...

Hello. In order for me to know what is going on with your car I would need to scan the computer for codes to see what is coming up. Though there are a lot of things that can cause this,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle needs to be scanned for diagnostic troubleshooting codes. When you have any type of warning light, this should be your first step. It will let you know what issues the computer has...

The issue you are writing in about is common enough that a specific diagnostic, namely a Reduced Engine Power Warning Light Diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/reduced-power-light-is-on-inspection) is performed by technicians dispatched by YourMechanic. If you request that diagnostic, the responding certified mechanic will...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The check engine light, reduced power light, and general loss of power are very likely all connected to one or two simple issues. Luckily with the check engine light on, the computer has detected...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle's warning light needs to be scanned so we can figure out what component may be causing the issue. Use the codes available to direct you to a probable component. If your codes...

The issue you are writing in about is common enough that a specific diagnostic, namely a Reduced Engine Power Warning Light Diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/reduced-power-light-is-on-inspection) is performed by technicians dispatched by YourMechanic. If you request that diagnostic, the responding certified mechanic will...

Hello. It is possible that the catalytic converter is clogged causing a lack of power in the car. It is possible that cleaning out the catalytic converter will fix the problem, but most of the time the catalytic converter needs...

Check the wiring to the throttle pedal position sensor on the gas pedal and see if there is a loose or broken wire in the pig tail. Fix any wires that are coming apart and wrap up the wiring with...

This check engine light is an indication of a major failure in the computer system sensors or systems. You will need to have the computer scanned to get the stored computer codes and then the codes will need to be...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Depending on what testing the mechanic did, he may very well be correct. The computer intakes all of the information from the various sensors and controls the fans. If the engine temperature sensors, fan...

The issue you are writing in about is common enough that a specific diagnostic, namely a Reduced Engine Power Warning Light Diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/reduced-power-light-is-on-inspection) is performed by technicians dispatched by YourMechanic. If you request that diagnostic, the responding certified mechanic will...

If the reduced power started immediately (first key start) after you worked around the fuses, there is probably an electrical cause. If there was any delay at all though, that raises the possibility of mere coincidence, in other words the...

The issue you are writing in about is common enough that a specific diagnostic, namely a Reduced Engine Power Warning Light Diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/reduced-power-light-is-on-inspection) is performed by technicians dispatched by YourMechanic. If you request that diagnostic, the responding certified mechanic will...

The gap between the 6K and the 7K line is considered the red zone. This zone is marked as the over-revving speed for the engine as the valves cannot shut any faster and the timing chain creates too much slack...

The reduced power light is on for either the catalytic converter is overheating or the transmission is malfunctioning. If the vehicle is able to shift through all of the gears, then check the engine to see if there is a...

Hello - you don't specific what code is causing the Check Engine light to illuminate (oxygen sensor problem), but a failure of the pre-catalytic converter O2 sensor could cause a Reduced Power (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-the-reduced-power-light-on) experience. Failure of the O2 sensor can...