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Anonymous Posted on Nov 20, 2012

1998 corvette cranks but does not fire says reduced engine power

Put new battery on car gives trouble code p1518 cluster panel says reduced engine power

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 04, 2008

SOURCE: cobalt

When you have the display panel say engine power reduced...and car stops. The item that needs checking and replacing is called a ECM- Electronic Control Module, it looks like a miniature sealed laptop that plugs in on the drivers side of the engine. We used to have the car do this all the time, until we replaced that module, I have since put 30 K on the car, and it now runs fine. It did cost a few bucks to fix for sure.

Brenda

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 14, 2008

SOURCE: Reduced Enging Power

you are just going to have to change the pcm see if you can find one to just swap them out to verify the problem

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 18, 2008

SOURCE: Chevy Trailblazer 2003 ran the battery down now wont idle

try changing the air filter ,i had a problem ,at ilde in drive my trailblazer would stall, changed the air filter now it's not stalling and got my power back ,there is a secondary air pump that i have to change ,
not sure were it is ? still not running perfect but it's running better .and my service light is on too.
i got it put on scope ,it's the pump .
not sure if this helps ,but i'm start to run in to problems too,i have a 2004 trailblazer.
i like to do fix things myself ,i hope i can.it's the cost if you know what i mean.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 17, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 Corvette power window

It sounds like you have power coming out of the switch to the motor because of what you hear. So that pretty much leaves you with a window regulator problem. Make sure there's no binding action between window & frame

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Mike Butler

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  • Posted on Dec 12, 2009

SOURCE: 2006 Chevy Impala reduced engine power

best bet is to stop in at a Pep Boys, Autozone, or similar big autoparts seller, and ask for free trouble code scan, which should pinpoint area causing problem. If not obvious by codes, what is necessary to repair the problem code, get back to us with those codes and we will be glad to assist you further. Better this way, takes away the guess work, and saves you money, as well as getting it right the first time.

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https://www.myturbodiesel.com/d2/1000q/multi/immobilizer-VW-Audi-FAQ.htm

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a good aftermarket IMMO maker If this is the topic, NOT TOLD
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1998 corvette will not start says reduced power

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