Chevy Equinox Engine Power Reduced Warning: Meaning, Causes And How To Reset

Chevy Equinox Engine Power Reduced Warning: Meaning, Causes And How To Reset. In this video tutorial I will show you how to reset Chevy Equinox engine power reduced warning. Here’s What It Means; The engine power reduced message in your Chevy Equinox means that your car has experienced an issue that has caused it to enter into a ‘limp mode.’ Limp mode means your car’s performance is reduced, limiting acceleration. Here’s What Causes It and How to Fix the Issue; Dirty/Malfunctioning Throttle Body The engine power reduced message in a Chevy Equinox is mostly associated with a malfunctioning or clogged-up throttle body. To clear the engine power reduced message, • Remove and clean the throttle body using a throttle body cleaner. • Spray the cleaner into the throttle body, gently scrub the dirt away with a soft-bristle brush or toothbrush, and use a clean rug or towel to wipe the loosened dirt and cleaning residue. • Wait for the throttle body to dry and then return it. You can also replace the throttle body. Electrical System Problems Your car’s electrical system helps to power up multiple critical engine components and other systems. Malfunctioning Sensors A malfunctioning sensor, such as a mass airflow sensor failure, oxygen sensor failure, or throttle position sensor failure can trigger the engine power reduced warning in your Chevy Equinox. Fuel System Problems A problem with the fuel system prevents it from delivering fuel correctly and timely to the engine, causing the engine power reduced light to turn on. Emissions System Issues A problem with your car’s emission system like a faulty catalytic converter, clogged air filter, or damaged EGR valve can trigger the engine power reduced light. Fixing this issue will require repairing or replacing the entire emissions system or the faulty components. Here’s How to Reset It Resetting the engine power reduced light provides a temporary solution and does not address the underlying problem. It is not wise to reset it without conducting a proper diagnosis to uncover its cause as it could be a serious issue. You should use an OBD-II scanner to conduct a diagnostic scan to determine the cause of the warning in your Chevy Equinox. You can reset the engine power reduced warning by either; • Turning off and restarting your car after a short time. • Disconnecting and reconnecting your battery for 30-60 seconds. Turning off and restarting your car or disconnecting and reconnecting the battery will not clear the warning in all cases as it may not fully reset the ECU in your Chevy Equinox. code and properly reset it to clear the warning. If you found this video helpful, kindly show your support by giving it a thumbs up and sharing your thoughts in the comments below. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you! ►Disclaimer◄ This channel DOES NOT promote or encourages any illegal or unethical activities and all content provided by this channel is meant for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES only. Our team has meticulously crafted original content centered around this topic, utilizing a comprehensive approach to ensure accuracy and reliability. Simple Mechanic Advice is a YouTube channel focused on delivering up-to-date information on automotive topics. Whether it’s troubleshooting common car issues, offering expert how-to tutorials, or providing product reviews and practical advice, we simplify everything you need to know and understand about cars. Our channel is dedicated to delivering informative, original, and unbiased content that viewers can appreciate. I believe all content used falls under the remits of Fair Use, but if any content owners would like to dispute this I will not hesitate to immediately remove said content. It is not my intention to in any way infringe on their content ownership. If you happen to find your art or images in the video please let me know and I will be glad to credit you / Take down the content. Business e-mail: juicewave23 { @ } gmail.com ................................. Content Credit : The visual content featured in this video has been obtained from reputable sources, including official websites, and stock footage clips. Furthermore, the information presented in this video is based on our own hands-on experience, consultations with professional mechanics, and thorough online research. We ensure credibility by referencing reliable sources beyond common platforms, including in-depth analysis from industry forums and trusted automotive resources. The video has been professionally edited using a combination of Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects, to create original content thats is engaging for our viewers. ..................................... FTC Disclosure: Simple Mechanic Advice is a participant of Amazon Affiliate Program. Provided Amazon product links are linked to my Amazon Affiliate account & I receive small commissions from every successful purchase made using these links.