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Anonymous Posted on Nov 18, 2010

It doesnt do it usually when driving but if the engine is at normal operating temps and after a shut down for a few minutes it is dificult to start and the reduced engine power light flashes on the screen and it wont hardly run. Sometimes just turning it of and then back on everything is alright but lately i have to clear the code with my scanner to drive home with out problems for days. Help me?

  • poellot86 Nov 18, 2010

    What make model year and engine do you have.

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You are not supposed to just clear the codes, but read them and interpret them.
The reduced engine power light means it is going into limp home mode.
You then are not supposed to drive it.
Tell us the codes and them maybe we can help you.
Don't keep driving it, or you will eventually get totally stuck.
The codes are extremely important, and should be fixed.

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