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P1518 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for May 2009

Throttle Actuator Control Module Serial Data Malfunction


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P1518
Help Request Posted
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8L Cuts out, Low Engine Power VIN: 2G2WS52204
P1518: PCM to TAC Module Serial Data Circuit. Hi Everyone, Customer brought vehicle in after short drive with the complaint of no power, test drove and found 'Service Traction Control" light in Driver Information Center was on also "Reduced Engine Power" light on in DIC. The vehicle will idle...
May 05, 2009
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTGC13U73
P1518: Throttle Actuator Control Module Serial Data Malfunction. Customer complains of int. reduced engine power and mil on. Check for history and found 3 codes. Tried to verify the problem was unable to duplicate problem at this time. Seen tsb for loose ground. I checked the ground 103 and 104 it was at german specs good...
May 12, 2009
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTGC13U73
P1518: Throttle Actuator Control Module Serial Data Malfunction. Customer complains of int. reduced engine power and mil on. Check for history and found 3 codes. Tried to verify the problem was unable to duplicate problem at this time. Seen tsb for loose ground. I checked the ground 103 and 104 it was at german specs good...
May 13, 2009
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNEC13Z33
P1518: Throttle Actuator Control Module Serial Data Malfunction. Why is it that family always have the biggest problem vehicles?My Niece call me to come look at her Tahoe,said the ABS light came on while she was sitting in the Tahoe Talking on the phone with her foot on the brake,then when she took off it stall,when restart...
May 16, 2009