2003 Saturn Vue 4 Cylinder Awd Started Losing Power Driving Check Engine Light

2003 SATURN VUE
101,453 MILES
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My 2003 Saturn VUE 4 cylinder awd started losing power as I was driving - the check engine light and loss of power/reduced power light came on and I couldn't accelerate above 20 mph. Wondering if it's a transmission problem, throttle body, or speed sensor? The engine is 2.2l. The mileage is at 101453.
Jan 7, 2013 at 5:58 AM
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Sounds like it went into "Limp Mode" have it scanned for codes and check fuel pressure first. It may not have any stored codes, so you will need a scan tool capable of reading "freeze frame/failure records" and "Pending Codes"
See the article below for some info on Check Engine lights

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Jan 7, 2013 at 3:19 PM
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