Camaro Engine Power Reduced S.O.S.

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April 12th, 2014, 12:21 PM

MsCamaro

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Camaro Engine Power Reduced S.O.S.

My Camaro slowed down drastically all of a sudden while i am driving and traction control lights going off and reduced engine power notification appeared. I am now sitting and praying that this be something minor. Just checked to see if any wires are loose or abc's around/under body & tires, everything is okay!!! But I just got the message again!!! What does this mean!!! I take care of my baby, it has 33300 on it 2013 & all great service checks recently. What to do who to call I'm afraid that a dealership might take advantage!!! please help someone or point me in the right direction thx

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April 12th, 2014, 1:33 PM

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get the codes read as this will determine which system is setting the fault. Then you can diagnose what is causing the fault.

Usually, this message is set due to fault in the drive by wire throttle system. The fault could be in the pedal or throttle position sensor...who knows without the codes.

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April 12th, 2014, 8:14 PM

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Aren't you still under warranty?

Is this a v6 or v8?

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April 13th, 2014, 11:16 AM

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Welcome to the forum.

You should still be in the 3yr/36K warranty. Take it to the dealer before you go out of warranty to establish the problem. If they give you there run-around, find another dealer.

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April 13th, 2014, 5:34 PM

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Well, Tech 2
Just got the codes P2138 & C0242
Irony, started my car and no reduced engine power, no check engine lights or traction control lights, nor did my car unexpectantly slow down!

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April 13th, 2014, 5:36 PM

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Unfortunately, 24000

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April 13th, 2014, 7:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MsCamaro

Well, Tech 2
Just got the codes P2138 & C0242
Irony, started my car and no reduced engine power, no check engine lights or traction control lights, nor did my car unexpectantly slow down!

https://www.google.com/search?q=p2138+chevy

https://www.google.com/search?q=c0242+chevy

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April 13th, 2014, 8:37 PM

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it has 33300 on it 2013 & all great service checks recently. What to do who to call I'm afraid that a dealership might take advantage!!! please help someone or point me in the right direction thx

fyi
<dt> P2138 Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensors 1-2 Not Plausible</dt><dt>C0242 Engine Control Module Indicated Traction Control Malfunction</dt><dt>
</dt><dt>the c0242 has set due to the p2138 fault. Its either the wiring, the sensor or the ecm...that is the entire system. </dt><dt>
</dt><dt>your within the warranty coverage. You will have to pay for nothing. your not going to diagnose this better that a factory trained tech. find a dealer your comfortable with and let them do the repair. app sensors are expensive, let gm pay for it.
</dt>

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April 24th, 2014, 8:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BradStuart2303

The camaro is sure to raise your pulse with its 323 horsepower v6 or the amped-up 426 horsepower v8 available on SS. Driver will be able to go from 0-60 in 0.59 seconds on LT and1LS models. The four wheel independent suspension will help you harness power for responsive handling and help you drive with any curve..........
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