Reduced Engine Power message on '05 Malibu

I have a 2005 Malibu LS V6. Today after I just washed it, the check
engine light and the traction off light came on @ the same time. The
message center said "Reduced Engine Power". The engine was idling,
and would stay there while in gear. I called AAA. They came out and
tried to reset the computer, and it still did the same thing. Had to
have it towed. Has this ever happened to anyone else? Any
suggestions?

Thanks, Justin

"jgassaway@yahoo.com" <jgassaway.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1177874299.207127.273050@l77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com:

> I have a 2005 Malibu LS V6. Today after I just washed it, the check
> engine light and the traction off light came on @ the same time. The
> message center said "Reduced Engine Power". The engine was idling,
> and would stay there while in gear. I called AAA. They came out and
> tried to reset the computer, and it still did the same thing. Had to
> have it towed. Has this ever happened to anyone else? Any
> suggestions?
>
> Thanks, Justin
>
>

PCM picked up something that sent it to 'limp' mode probably......normally
that will get you to a shop. possibly the throttle by wire system went down
which would explain not being able to raise RPMS above idle (or at least
thats what i got out of your post as the reason for tow truck). your wash
job may or may not have anything to do w/it.......kjun
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