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Shelley Hadley Posted on Mar 08, 2016
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If I wiggle the fuse 23 it puts the engine in reduce power mode why?

The reduce power mode came on before blowing 1512, 1516,1515, i put on all new sensor and the fuse 23 kept blowing, then it just stopped doing it until I wiggled the 23 fuse and it puts it right in the reduce power mode,,,, help

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Fuse # 23 is for the ETC - electronic throttle control an that system is what causes reduced power mode . Don't wiggle the fuse .an then it won't take B+ voltage from the throttle control system . Is the fuse box where it plugs into burnt looking , high resistance will cause that . Does the fuse fit tight in it's socket ? If not spread the contacts so it does . If it doesn't do it unless you wiggle it , leave it a lone !

Testimonial: "It's the fuse, like it's breaking it's connection, but the fuse isn't blown, just touch it and it's in that mode, it does it randomly by its self, that is the only I touch/wiggle that causes reduce power mode,"

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    Shelley Hadley Mar 08, 2016

    Not burnt, fits in tight, it does cause the reduce power mode by its self,,

  • Shelley Hadley
    Shelley Hadley Mar 09, 2016

    "It's the fuse, like it's breaking it's connection, but the fuse isn't blown, just touch it and it's in that mode, it does it randomly by its self, that is the only I touch/wiggle that causes reduce power mode,"

  • Jeff Armer Mar 09, 2016

    Lose connection inside the fuse box , If the fuse fits snug , lose connection inside the fuse box .Have to take it apart an check it out or get a new fuse box

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