Engine is loosing power light

Asked by GuruZ3JNS Dec 09, 2017 at 09:07 PM about the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Driving down the road and car light came on
engine loosing power. If I pull over and turn it off it
will start back up no problems until it does it again.  
Took it to auto zone computer error code read
P0128 and P1516 it was sensor below thermostat
regulating temperature and throttle actuator
control model. Anyone have any advice?

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munron answered 6 years ago

Look up those 2 codes online and perform the required repairs. That should take care of your problem.

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