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Car lost power and went into limp mode diagnostics says [timing chain](/topics-timing-chain/) P0008 was told the chain may be loose.
Mechanic's Assistant: Is the power loss consistent, or does it fluctuate?
Consistent
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Car lost power and went into limp mode diagnostics says [timing chain](/topics-timing-chain/) P0008 was told the chain may be loose.
Mechanic's Assistant: Is the power loss consistent, or does it fluctuate?
Consistent
Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car?
2008 Cadillac [cts](/topics-cts/)
Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your CTS yourself? What have you tried so far?
No
Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you?
Also got a P0751 shift solenoid error code
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David Craig
222 days ago
Automotive Expert
Hello, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* to just answer! I will be assisting you with all of your vehicle questions today. I’m really sorry that you’re having this issue and I’m going to help you through it, but please understand that I (respectfully) don't know your skill level or tools you have to assist us to diagnose/repair your vehicle. Also, understand that I can't see, smell, hear or touch the vehicle either, so your patience/understanding is appreciated. Please allow me up to 10 minutes to gather schematics and other pertinent information for this issue. I do not know anything about the fees or charge so please if you have any concerns, direct them to customer service. My aim is to give you the best service possible and to help you. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to let me know. I appreciate your patience and will provide responses as soon as possible. Thank you
David Craig
222 days ago
Automotive Expert
that's exactly what's going on here. it is a known issue. please see attachments
David Craig
222 days ago
Automotive Expert
I will be back on in a bit if you have any other questions.
Customer
222 days ago
Okay thanks I’m looking at the infoI also received a P0751 shift solenoid A performance. Is one of these things caused by the other or are they both needing repair
David Craig
222 days ago
Automotive Expert
2 different issues. please standby
David Craig
222 days ago
Automotive Expert
please see the information on P0751 (attached) there's something going on inside the transmission, probably a shift solenoid, but there has been internal damage found related to this code also.
Customer
222 days ago
Thanks a lot, David.
David Craig
222 days ago
Automotive Expert
you are very welcome. please keep me posted and please stay well.
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Car lost power and went into limp mode diagnostics says [timing chain](/topics-timing-chain/) P0008 was told the chain may be loose. Mechanic's Assistant: Is the power loss consistent, or does it fluctuate? Consistent <b...
Car lost power and went into limp mode diagnostics says [timing chain](/topics-timing-chain/) P0008 was told the chain may be loose. Mechanic's Assistant: Is the power loss consistent, or does it fluctuate? Consistent Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2008 Cadillac [cts](/topics-cts/) Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your CTS yourself? What have you tried so far? No Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Also got a P0751 shift solenoid error code