2001 Saturn reduce light low speed coded P1516

EMERYBERNICE

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2001 SATURN L300
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,321 MILES

I have a 2001 saturn reduce light low speed I got it coded the code is p1516 what does the code mean please help thank you?

Thursday, March 17th, 2011 AT 2:23 PM

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SATURNTECH9

MECHANIC
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That is a code for commanded verus actual throttle position error the most common cause is the throttle body and throttle body harness has to be replaced. Really common I have replaced a lot of them. ALso you would install a throttle body wire harness hold down on the throttle servo motor.