Check the gas pedal. My daughters engine power reduced message came on and we thought it was the battery and alternator. We replaced those and the car still was doing the same thing--(loss of power only would go 50 mph). We were told it was the gas pedal. We had it changed and the sensor changed and the message went off her display and has been running ever since. H
Fix the cause of the light coming on and the light will reset itself within a few drive cycles.
The "Reduced Engine" Warning Light alerts drivers when/if there is a serious problem with the transmission and/or one or more of the engine system components.
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press the lens on the light.
Light with a lock on the car
Scan tool
To reset the engine light in a 2008 Chevy Cobalt, you can disconnect the battery by removing the negative terminal for about 15 minutes and then reconnecting it. Alternatively, you can use an OBD-II scanner to clear the trouble codes that triggered the light. If the underlying issue is not resolved, the light may turn back on, so it's important to diagnose and fix any problems first. Always ensure the vehicle is off before working on the battery.
Check engine light. Should be able to take it to AutoZone and they'll put their reader to it to tell you what's going on with your engine.
If the check engine light code is "Random Multiple Misfirings", you need a tune up. Have the spark plugs and wires changed. The loss of power is due to misfirings.
If a knock sensor was bad, the check engine light would be illuminated and the code(s) set would indicate so.
Sylvania 3357 or 3157
The battery in the key fob is low.