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Posted on Dec 30, 2010

2009 chevy silverado traction control light reduced engine power light and truck wont go over 25 miles per hour. If I pull over and shut engine down and i restart its ok for a few miles then starts the same thing over again

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DTC P1516 Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance

Your vehicle has an electronic throttle body unit so it uses voltage signals to control throttle blade in the throttle body. There are a few different issues that can cause this problem.

First off there is a update for the PCM to address those codes, but you will have to take it to the dealer for that.

Second there is issues with the actuator on the throttle body binding up and causing the codes.

Third there is a yellow wire coming off the throttle body connector that breaks inside internally and cannot be seen to the naked eye. The best way to test that is to grab the wire about 5 inches from the connector and tug if it feels spongy or breaks, that

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    ALEX MENA Oct 24, 2013

    thats helpful is there any shops that do updates

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