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2005 Chevrolet Colorado Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Limp mode, Performance.
Mileage: 65,000 miles.

Asked on August 11, 2012

What is code P2101 on a 2005 chevy cobalt

Car would not start and engine power reduce light came on
Avatar Asked by mckellbailou

Answer

Replied on August 11, 2012

That is a fault with the Throttle Actuator. Check the wireharness and ensure they are clean and secure.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on August 11, 2012

Do you have a cobolt or colorado?Makes it confusing when you have one vechile header and saying your asking a question about another one.Also if it is a cobolt is it a 2005?If the reduced performance light comes that means there is a failure in the throttle by wire system and the computer is putting the car in a limp mode for safety reasons.It can also disable starting depending in the failure.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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