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Question posted by bunniesww on January 11th, 2015

Engine Power Reduced Screen

can damage be donw to the engine if you drive the car for 45 mins after the engine power reduced screen comes up? I brought the car to the delership and they told me I need and an agcerator pair? I am getting it fixed but the car is running harable even when idoling.

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on January 11th, 2015 11:05 AM

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No but I advise you have it repaired as soon as posssible.

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