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Reduced Engine Power Indicator Always On

  1. If diagnostic system check has been performed, go to next step. If diagnostic system check has not been performed, perform INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  2. Start engine and observe REDUCED ENGINE POWER indicator light. If indicator light does not turn off after bulb check, turn ignition off and go to next step. If indicator light turns off after bulb check, problem may be intermittent. Try to recreate fault by wiggling wiring and connectors. Check for faulty connections at all connectors that may be causing intermittent condition. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  .
  3. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, select WOW mode. Command instrument cluster indicator lights off. If REDUCED ENGINE POWER indicator light does not turn off, go to next step. If REDUCED ENGINE POWER indicator light turns off, perform on-board diagnostic system check. See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
  4. Replace instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check system operation.
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