03 z71 tahoe starts but dies.

2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE
239,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TSB68
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i have a 03 tahoe. z71 it well start but dies rightaway. the display reads reduced engin power. i looked this up its a protective defalt for if the engin over heats. my tahoe is not over heating
Jul 15, 2011 at 3:33 AM
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FACTORYJACK
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It may be a default for one of many conditions. Usually it is relevant to a fault with the electronic throttle. Have you been able to have it scanned for fault codes?
Jul 15, 2011 at 4:35 AM
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No im up here at autozone now waiting for them to open and get them to put there code reader on it. thanks.
Jul 15, 2011 at 12:10 PM
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You do have a message for engine overheat, the engine power reduced message is indicative to another fault.
Jul 15, 2011 at 3:14 PM
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Its apperantly them throttle control sensor. I have one on its way. I hope this fixes them problem. Fingers crossed, lol
Jul 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM
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That is one of the possibilities. What code(s) did you get?
Jul 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM