GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

Start the vehicle.

Does the REDUCED ENGINE POWER indicator illuminate during the bulb test?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle data link connector (DLC).
  2. Enter the instrument cluster WOW mode.
  3. Command the instrument cluster indicators on.

Does the reduced engine power indicator turn on?

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Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check 3.8L

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 5

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5

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3