What is causing reduced engine power?

Tiny
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Friday, November 8th, 2019 AT 4:45 PM
Tiny
STEVIEKAYE11
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Now my truck says service stabiliktak and reduced engine power. I had the stabiliktak services about six months ago and they replaced a sensor as well.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

First, you really should have the computer scanned to identify diagnostic trouble codes. Here is a quick video showing how it is done:

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

I realize most people don't own one, but often times parts stores will do it for you free of charge or rent / lend you the tool.

Next, most often, the light is triggered by a bad wheel speed sensor or even low brake fluid.

Here is a link that shows how to check wheel speed sensors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-wheel-speed-sensor-test

I don't know if you need them, but here are a couple links that you may find helpful when checking the sensors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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If you find one of the sensors is bad, directions for front sensor replacement are listed in pictures 1 and 2

Pictures 3 and 4 are related to rear sensor replacement.

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Let me know what you find. Also, and don't laugh, make sure the brake fluid is full.

I will watch for your reply.

Joe
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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My guage says "engine power is reduced" what does this mean
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The fly by wire system has a failure. It could be the throttle body or the pedal sensor. It needs to be checked by a shop to confirm the failure

Roy
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
ELASCALA
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This morning a warning light saying "engine power reduced" appeared on my 69000 miles Silverado. Temp and oil gauges appear fine, could this be a stuck thermostat. I could not accelerate over 50MPH
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 12:56 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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No, that's a lot more technical than that. Your truck is equipped with a "drive by wire" throttle system that uses redundant sensors to read throttle position and if the computer detects a problem in any one of them, it limits the truck to half throttle. You need a shop that is well versed in diagnostics and has an updated professional scan tool that can interface with these controls.
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