Engine power reduced p2138

2008 SATURN AURA
115,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BADDAWG
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My check engine light came on and I ran the codes - engine power reduced p2138?
Feb 9, 2014 at 5:15 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Hello,

This happens when the car goes into limp mode due to the throttle bore being dirty. Here is a guide to help you fix the problems.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Feb 9, 2014 at 7:16 PM
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MSFONDAY
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what would cause reduced engine power read out?
Feb 19, 2019 at 6:28 PM (Merged)
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PROTECH1980
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You are going to have to get the vehicle scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that are stored in the computer, that will be the starting point for diagnoses.
Feb 19, 2019 at 6:28 PM (Merged)
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MSFONDAY
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the scan was negative
Feb 19, 2019 at 6:28 PM (Merged)
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WATT
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Left key in car in the on position. Drained the batter. When I boosted it off the reduced power light came on. When I turned it of after running for a while it still did not crank. I boosted again with the same problem. Help
Feb 19, 2019 at 6:28 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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So have you had the battery and alternator tested yet?
Feb 19, 2019 at 6:28 PM (Merged)
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SUEMASUGA
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happened in 1 sec. started the car up and all the warning lights came on, what causes this?
Feb 19, 2019 at 6:28 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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You need to get your car scanned for codes let me know the exact code numbers not code descriptions you have.Sounds like an issue with the throttle by wire system.
Feb 19, 2019 at 6:28 PM (Merged)
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SHANNON_PRIV
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Thank you for this post I had this problem cleaning the throttle bore fixed it :) I love this site.
Feb 19, 2019 at 6:29 PM