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Joe Bernal Posted on Apr 03, 2015
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On my 2006 chevy cobalt check engine light is on due to the voltage sensor. Can that cause the engine power reduced light to come on

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What you mean by voltage sensor.The battery supplys the power .The VCM or ECM is the computer or what ever they call it .
It runs on a 5 volt referance voltage that it uses to measure the .5 volt signial for most of the sensors .
If you are haveing problems with sensors you need to get the codes read this will give you lots of information and insight into witch sensor is causeing the issue . But is no voltage sensor .Voltage regulator or alt or battery these supply all power

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Yes it can, your computer system in your car runs on less than 5 volts

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  • Posted on Jul 16, 2009

SOURCE: 06 Chevy Cobalt power steering msg and check engine light on

So I fell victim just as everyone else has. I hit 45,000 miles and my power steering went out and it cost $900 to fix it.

In order to get Chevy to recall this problem we all need to call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 888-327-4236 or visit http://www.SaferCar.gov It will only take a few minutes.

I made a video and put it on youtube to help build awareness on the subject:
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 27, 2009

SOURCE: why does reduce engine power light comes on chevy

That is a hard problem to pin point without knowing what codes the computer has stored. It can be any number or sensors or engine problems.

You can go to most auto parts stores and they will pull the codes for you for free.

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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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disconecting the battery should reset the pcm. but you will need to find out what caused the problems.

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SOURCE: I was driving home tonight and all of sudden I

Check the drive belt,and the alternator,most likely if the belt is still on,and it is running on the pulleys ok,then the alternator maybe out,have it checked,with out the alternator working the engine will not perform.

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Chevy cobalt 2010 scan code po641 reduce engine power

Possible causes
- Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
- ECM harness is open or shorted
- ECM circuit poor electrical connection
- Shorted sensor on 5 volt circuit
help.jpg What does this mean? When is the code detected?
The Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected the sensor 5 volt reference circuit voltage is higher or lower than expected
Possible symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P0641 Chevrolet Description
The control module has 2 internal 5-volt reference buses called "5-volt reference 1" and"5-volt reference 2". Each reference bus provided 5-volt reference circuit for more than one sensor. Therefore, a fault condition on one 5-volt reference circuit will affect the other 5-volt reference circuits connected to the reference bus. The control module monitors the voltage on the 5-volt reference buses.

Read more: http://engine-codes.com/p0641_chevrolet.html#ixzz31AP60YfR
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I have a 2010 chevy cobalt. Engine power reduced light came on I took it to Autozone and had it scanned. Two codes popped up, p1682 and p0325. What could be wrong here?

As far as the cobalt, check tac/throttle actuator control. Below is circuit description for p1682.
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I was driving home tonight and all of sudden I felt something slip in engine and the message engine reduced power came across. The symbol t/c came on also. My check engine light has been on for almost two...

Check the drive belt,and the alternator,most likely if the belt is still on,and it is running on the pulleys ok,then the alternator maybe out,have it checked,with out the alternator working the engine will not perform.
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disconecting the battery should reset the pcm. but you will need to find out what caused the problems.
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That is a hard problem to pin point without knowing what codes the computer has stored. It can be any number or sensors or engine problems.

You can go to most auto parts stores and they will pull the codes for you for free.
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at first blush i would say alternator... have it tested.

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