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REDUCED ENGINE POWER
by edlynaquino
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Nov 20, 2008 (8:19 pm)
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I also encountered this REDUCED ENGINE POWER on my 03 YUKON XL. I pulled over. Turned the engine off.Waited a few minutes, then turned it on again and turned it off twice. On the third try, the idling went back to smooth and no more REDUCED ENGINE POWER message.This only started when my battery was dying. After replacing the battery with the engine running, the AC don't seem to blow cold air anymore. I dont even hear the AC compressor kick in. You might be wondering why I had the engine running while replacing the battery because I thought I would need a code to unlock my stereo lock.Please help
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- #58 of 74
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2003 Yukon XL - Reduced Engine Power/slow to kick over
by skewter
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Apr 02, 2009 (12:40 pm)
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OK I have read most of the posts on this and I did a couple of things suggested like the grounding wire, and the wires on top-just jiggled em. It seem to work but I am still having some issues with it starting. The latest is; when turning the vehicle on, it kicks over slow, like it has a low battery, or low charge. The clock will not keep its time so whenever you turn the vehicle off and then start it again, it always goes to 12:00. Could this mean I need a new battery? and why would the reduced engine power lignt come on ever so often? just need some help - dealers are ripoffs and I do not have a mechanic I can trust or the $. thanks in advance
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- #59 of 74
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Re: 2003 Yukon XL - Reduced Engine Power/slow to kick over [skewter]
by bunchz71
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Apr 02, 2009 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: skewter (Apr 02, 2009 12:40 pm)
Maybe to me sounds like you have an alternator going out. If the battery is weak, and not fully charged, your ignition system may not get getting the full voltage that is recquired to function properly. Any warning lights on the dash on, other than Reduced Engine Power ?
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- #60 of 74
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Re: 2003 Yukon XL - Reduced Engine Power/slow to kick over [skewter]
by rsht
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Apr 03, 2009 (6:30 am)
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Replying to: skewter (Apr 02, 2009 12:40 pm)
From your description, it sounded to me that there May be a couple of areas you want to check; but before you do anything, I suggest you barrow a good battery charger to fully charge your battery first. Upon fully charged your battery, try to start the engine and then turn it off and back on to see if your clock still resets to 12:00? If it does, you may have a problem with wiring/connection to the ignition switch... As far as the battery charge, how old is the battery? Have you checked the battery fluid/acid level in each cell (be careful, not to smoke or have spark around when checking)? Its possible that you may have a bad alternator like bunchz71 said in the previous post. You can do a primitive check with a volt meter from the battery terminals with ignition off (~12.6VDC) and with the engine running (~14VDC); but the best is use a proper battery/alternator tester, perhaps your local AutoZone, Advanced Auto or similar can help and ID if its the battery or the alternator is due for a replacement.
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- #61 of 74
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Re: 2003 Yukon XL - Reduced Engine Power/slow to kick over [rsht]
by skewter
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Apr 04, 2009 (4:37 pm)
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Replying to: rsht (Apr 03, 2009 6:30 am)
Well - I changed the battery and things are back to normal so far- i checked the alternator and it was running great. the battery was dead dead dead. I hope that was the problem, knock on wood. I appreciate all your responses and if i run into any more issues- i will be back on this board - you guys are great! thanks-
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- #62 of 74
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Re: REDUCED ENGINE POWER - PROBLEM SOLVED [bunchz71]
by yukon03
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Apr 14, 2009 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: bunchz71 (Oct 07, 2007 11:31 pm)
I am just now experiencing this issue as well and I do not think it is my battery or my alternator. Where did you purchase this harness connector?
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Re: 2003 Yukon XL - Reduced Engine Power/slow to kick over [skewter]
by yukon03
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Apr 14, 2009 (5:56 am)
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Replying to: skewter (Apr 04, 2009 4:37 pm)
Greetings! How did you check the alternator? Did you remove it from the vehicle or check it while it was running? I checked my battery with a voltage meter while it was off (12.3v) and when it was on (14.3). The battery is 29 months old and is a Duralast from Auto Zone! Still have the warranty receipt and was getting ready to head up there and get it replaced until I checked the voltages. Would the harness cause the false/positive voltage check! I am grasping for answers to get this fixed the first time as we are going camping next week and I use my Yuk to pull or pop up camper and I am a little stressed right now!! Any assistance will be greatly appreciated!
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Re: FOUND THE PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! [stephc1]
by yukon03
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Apr 14, 2009 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: stephc1 (Sep 17, 2006 5:38 am)
Can anyone tell me where the ground wires are on my 2003 Yukon!! I have read almost every post on this site regarding the Reduced Engine Power situation and I have come to the conclusion by troubleshooting my Yukon and just watching the alternator gauge meter fluctuate that this might fix my problem as well!! The battery and the alternator are fine on my vehicle. If someone could please send me a pic of the ground wire location and that computer/battery harness wire everyone is referring to I would greatly appreciate it!!! My Yuk has been sitting in the driveway for two weeks now because I am afraid to drive it in fear of getting stuck or involved in an accident!! Going camping next week with the pop camper and need to have this problem resolved by then!!Thanks for all of your support, this forum rocks!!!!!!
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Reduced Engine Power repair results?
by yukon03
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Apr 14, 2009 (6:38 am)
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Are you having anymore issues with the Reduced Engine Power problem after you changed the battery?
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Re: FOUND THE PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! [yukon03]
by rsht
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Apr 16, 2009 (3:54 pm)
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Replying to: yukon03 (Apr 14, 2009 6:31 am)
See post #22 from bunchz71, and the provided picture from him/her may give you an idea of the wiring...
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