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DIMPLEZ61
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i own a cadillac cts 2003..but whn im accelerating around 40 to 70 mph my car info screen will display something about engine speend and when i press the gas nothing happens my cars slowly decreases speed and i have to turn the car off and then on to get it back to normal what can be the problem?
Feb 13, 2011 at 9:35 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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It sounds like what you are describing is reduced engine power, or more generically known as limp mode. With this concern, I have seen throttle body, connector, and wiring issues, over time. It would need diagnosed. There should also be diagnostic trouble codes associated with it.
Feb 19, 2011 at 7:37 AM
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