What could be my problem?

2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
56,000 MILES
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JSETH91
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My traction control light turns on and a message says engine power was reduced. I pull over and find a leak towards the back of my engine possible near the dash. I couldn't tell if there was a color to it, but it smelled sweet. I don't have any money and need to find out what it is so I don't have to pay for them to hook my car up. Any help would be great. (air conditioner was running).
Sep 23, 2011 at 11:30 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I do need to know what the code is as you can't second guess these faults, for the leak get a cooling system pressure test done, this is a very simple and quick test to locate any cooling system leak, if it smell sweet, it may well be an engine coolant leak.
Sep 24, 2011 at 1:38 AM
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