Car loses power at 60 mph

2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE
21,500 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGT1984
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My car loses power at 60 mph and turns right back on. what could it be?
Jun 16, 2019 at 2:15 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Does it shut off?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Are any lights on? Are there any codes?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

I need as much information as you can give me.

Roy
Jun 16, 2019 at 4:39 AM
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BIGT1984
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All the lights come on the dash and then hit shuts off and turns back on. My ex tuned it up and gaped the spark plugs. i think it might be the problem.
Jun 16, 2019 at 4:48 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Did it actually turn off while running?

Roy
Jun 16, 2019 at 4:49 AM
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BIGT1984
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Yes turns off then turns back on.
Jun 16, 2019 at 4:58 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, Did you have the codes checked?

This sounds like it could be a crank sensor.

Roy

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the starter.


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4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.


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5. Clean the area around the CKP sensor before removal in order to avoid debris from entering the engine.
6. Remove the CKP sensor retaining bolt.
7. Remove the CKP sensor.
Jun 16, 2019 at 5:02 AM