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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Sensor.
Mileage: 239,000 miles.

Asked on July 15, 2011

03 z71 tahoe starts but dies.

I have a 03 tahoe. z71 it well start but dies rightaway. the display reads reduced engin power. i looked this up its a protective defalt for if the engin over heats. my tahoe is not over heating
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Replied on July 15, 2011

It may be a default for one of many conditions. Usually it is relevant to a fault with the electronic throttle. Have you been able to have it scanned for fault codes?

Tiny Answered by factoryjack (expert)
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Replied on July 15, 2011

No im up here at autozone now waiting for them to open and get them to put there code reader on it. thanks.

Tiny Response from tsb68
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Replied on July 15, 2011

You do have a message for engine overheat, the engine power reduced message is indicative to another fault.

Tiny Answered by factoryjack (expert)
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Replied on July 15, 2011

Its apperantly them throttle control sensor. I have one on its way. I hope this fixes them problem. Fingers crossed, lol

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Replied on July 15, 2011

That is one of the possibilities. What code(s) did you get?

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