Engine Power is Reduced" twice it has happen to my car - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rchrdp305 · 11-24-2012, 04:26 PM

First time was at work, now again it happened. I already took it to the dealer and they said they had to change the fuel sensor. Now again it occurred and my Camaro rumbles out of place. It's a 2012 it shouldn't have that problem and I havnt done any mods to it lately.

The only thing was change my HiDs fr 12k to 6k because of the cops.

Anyone has any idea of what is going on? Thank you ahead of time.

Blues45th · 11-24-2012, 04:28 PM

I have 45th v6 so I am curious I have had some interesting things happen so my ears are here

rchrdp305 · 11-24-2012, 04:34 PM

Like in the dashboard of my car once I turned it on, an exclamation point comes out and it says Engine Power is Reduced. I can't even change the mode or anything or see my tire pressure at all. I called the dealer but the service part is closed at 5 I got out of work at 5 too. So now I gotta till Monday to se what in the world is going on with my car. If it is something electrical how can it affect the engine power. Like I'm so confused.

I jus got home, my car had trouble accelerating. It goes to 4rpm just to get to 20 mph and I lightly press on the gas. I sure dont drive my car violently. I take good care of it and I'm not those that rev the car and speed or accelerate quickly before.

I'm jus clueless

Blues45th · 11-24-2012, 04:36 PM

Well good and bad computers will record it and I bet someone will chime in and maybe it is a fuse pull to get you on rode to dealership.

rchrdp305 · 11-24-2012, 04:43 PM

first time I brought it to the dealer, he said that GM manufacturer asked if I had HIDs and stuff. I don't know what that has to do with the engine though. And idk how is it that the headlights affected my fuel sensors.

I must have bad luck I guess

gmendoza5321 · 11-26-2012, 11:12 PM

So its Monday now. What did they tell you? and is it fixed?

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 11-27-2012, 10:12 PM

1st, check that the gas cap is tight, past the click.

No sh!t. It's always the first thing to check.

John B.

david50camaro · 12-13-2013, 09:32 PM

same thing just happened to me. I got HIDs installed and the next day i got the engine power reduced. I went to the dealer and they told me the same thing they told you..Did you ever fix your problem? what ended up happening?

tys2010camaro · 12-29-2013, 12:37 PM

Also check if any obstructions with anything in your CAI or Intake Manifold.

I was racing across the Desert in the Silver Classic last year from Ely to Las Vegas rolling at about 125 when 'Engine Power is Reduced" came on and the car completely died and would not allow to start back up. Paid for towing to nearest Chev Dealer. Dealer found a tiny piece of rubber had gotten into the intake manifold. I had a new CAI installed just prior so assume that's where it came from.

In my case the Dealer had to reset the computer so the car would start.

Something that small costs me Thousands of $. Race fees lost, hotel fees, towing fees, Etc.

11-24-2012, 04:26 PM	#1
rchrdp305 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Naples, Florida, SWFL, FGCU, United States Posts: 465	Engine Power is Reduced" twice it has happen to my car First time was at work, now again it happened. I already took it to the dealer and they said they had to change the fuel sensor. Now again it occurred and my Camaro rumbles out of place. It's a 2012 it shouldn't have that problem and I havnt done any mods to it lately. The only thing was change my HiDs fr 12k to 6k because of the cops. Anyone has any idea of what is going on? Thank you ahead of time. __________________ Instagram = @rchrdp305

11-24-2012, 04:34 PM	#3
rchrdp305 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Naples, Florida, SWFL, FGCU, United States Posts: 465	Like in the dashboard of my car once I turned it on, an exclamation point comes out and it says Engine Power is Reduced. I can't even change the mode or anything or see my tire pressure at all. I called the dealer but the service part is closed at 5 I got out of work at 5 too. So now I gotta till Monday to se what in the world is going on with my car. If it is something electrical how can it affect the engine power. Like I'm so confused. I jus got home, my car had trouble accelerating. It goes to 4rpm just to get to 20 mph and I lightly press on the gas. I sure dont drive my car violently. I take good care of it and I'm not those that rev the car and speed or accelerate quickly before. I'm jus clueless __________________ Instagram = @rchrdp305

11-24-2012, 04:43 PM	#5
rchrdp305 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Naples, Florida, SWFL, FGCU, United States Posts: 465	first time I brought it to the dealer, he said that GM manufacturer asked if I had HIDs and stuff. I don't know what that has to do with the engine though. And idk how is it that the headlights affected my fuel sensors. I must have bad luck I guess __________________ Instagram = @rchrdp305

11-26-2012, 11:12 PM	#6
gmendoza5321 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE(ordered 9-1-2012) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N29° 21.7439', W098° 32.1268' Posts: 15	So its Monday now. What did they tell you? and is it fixed? __________________ "All men's souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine." -Socrates- 2013 2SS/RS 1LE #QPJD3B 1000 - 09/01/2012 1100 - 09/04/2012 1102 - 09/04/2012 2000 - 10/16/2012 2500 - 10/16/2012 3000 - 10/16/2012 3100 - 10/26/2012 3300 - 10/26/2012 3400 - 11/02/2012 3800 - 11/09/2012 4000 - 11/10/2012 4150 - 11/10/2012 VIN# 2G1FT1EW1D9165046 4300 - 11/13/2012 Delivery to get hood wrapped 4B00 - 11/15/2012 4200 - 11/16/2012 4800 - 11/23/2012 5000 - 11/26/2012 6000 - 11/28/2012

11-27-2012, 10:12 PM	#7
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	1st, check that the gas cap is tight, past the click. No sh!t. It's always the first thing to check. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

11-24-2012, 04:28 PM	#2
Blues45th ......................... Drives: 45th anniversary edition v6 3.6L Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dunedin, Florida Posts: 920 View My Garage	I have 45th v6 so I am curious I have had some interesting things happen so my ears are here

11-24-2012, 04:36 PM	#4
Blues45th ......................... Drives: 45th anniversary edition v6 3.6L Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dunedin, Florida Posts: 920 View My Garage	Well good and bad computers will record it and I bet someone will chime in and maybe it is a fuse pull to get you on rode to dealership.

12-13-2013, 09:32 PM	#8
david50camaro Drives: 2012 camaro ls Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 28	same thing just happened to me. I got HIDs installed and the next day i got the engine power reduced. I went to the dealer and they told me the same thing they told you..Did you ever fix your problem? what ended up happening?

12-29-2013, 12:37 PM	#9
tys2010camaro Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 352	Also check if any obstructions with anything in your CAI or Intake Manifold. I was racing across the Desert in the Silver Classic last year from Ely to Las Vegas rolling at about 125 when 'Engine Power is Reduced" came on and the car completely died and would not allow to start back up. Paid for towing to nearest Chev Dealer. Dealer found a tiny piece of rubber had gotten into the intake manifold. I had a new CAI installed just prior so assume that's where it came from. In my case the Dealer had to reset the computer so the car would start. Something that small costs me Thousands of $. Race fees lost, hotel fees, towing fees, Etc.