2002 Chevy Truck Problems accelerating

Tiny
MELINDABROWN1980
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,235 MILES
When I accelerate a light on the dash flashes saying Reduced engine power. And the truck tries to die. I have always pulled over to let it cool off. But I have to reset it several times in a drive. Today I had to restart it 5 times from where I live to work which is about 60 miles. Why does it do that and if I can how do I fix it.
Monday, December 8th, 2008 AT 6:48 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 110,176 POSTS
Hi:
What I want you to try is:

Removing the power from the battery and then removing/re-connecting the plug (there are 2 plugs into the module, the one on the left imay be the culprit) at the firewall connected to the module just above the steering column and next to the hood hinge on the drivers side before re-connecting the battery. If there is corrosion, dirt or a loose connection, clean and repair it. This could cause the problem.

Let me know how it goes.

Joe
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 AT 10:59 PM

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