2006 Chevrolet Colorado Bought Vehicle Used Had History Randomly Starting

2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO
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bought vehicle used, has had a history of randomly not starting, would have to wait a few minutes finally would start. same thing recently except for the computer was displaying "reduced power". autozone tested, codes were TPS related, i replaced the throttle body, same as it ever was. Had my wife try to start vehicle while i jiggled the connecter to the map sensor, bingo, vehicle started right up.still displaying reduced power. I have to repeat this process to start vehicle. my question is : could the map sensor or the connecter to the map sensor be the culprets for the not start as well as the reduced power problems.
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michael L.
Oct 30, 2012 at 1:28 AM
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first of all, what was the code??

autozone are salesman, not techs. codes never identify bad parts. just failed systems.

map sensor connector could be a issue.. is it loose or corroded??

Roy
Oct 30, 2012 at 2:09 AM
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