How to fix your Chevy Silverado Check Engine Light | Code P1516 Engine Code Fixed 2003 Silverado
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- How to fix your 2003 Chevy Silverado check engine light, 4.8l V8, engine code P1516 Throttle Actuator Control Module Throttle Actuator Position Performance, watch to see one of the many methods used to fix this code.
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Thank you sir. I have been battling this issue for a while and all it took was your video and presto the truck has tons of power.. I also noticed the airbox was not seated properly and probably sucking air. Long story short, thank you for showing me how to fix my 03 silverado..
I’m really glad that this was the fix to your issue! Sometimes it’s just that simple! I hope this is a permanent fix for you!
I've replaced my pedal sensor throttle.control module throttle positioning sensor and it still happens
@@zachwilschetz6995Did you find the issue?
Just had the code after parking my truck in the sticks while I kayak camped.. Unplugged and replugged and its back to normal. Thanks for posting this video
I’m glad this was able to help you!
Yeah, this is ONE possible solution out of dozens of possibilities.
Very true
thanks for the video it really helps the world out there ! in my situation i disconect the TB connection then clean air filter MAF sensor all intake pipe and throttle body . i think the problem was The throotle body , it was full of carbon . reset codes and it got fix !!! THANKS 🙏🏼 my truck is 2007 escalade esv
Helpful, thanks! Got the code yesterday while driving home. Erasing the code didnt fix the issue so I'll have to try this.
Badass video fixed bro helped me so much
I have a 04’ Chevy Avalanche 1500 this issue pop up after going to autozone and hooking the OBD reader to it. Lucky enough i looked it up & may I say after watching this video the check engine light immediately came off. Also i just didn’t even removed anything just unpluged and plugged it back in .
I’m glad that this video was helpful!
Cool Thanks. About to do that right now!!! I would press on the throttle and it wouldn't go. Check the code and it's p1516.. Let's try
How did it go?
Hows the fixd working for you. I been using my fam bluedriver scanner and its pretty good. Im looking for one myself but heard good things about the fixd scanner too. Im stuck right in the middle of choosing.
It’s been working out nicely, it stays consistent when scanning and gives you some good sources when it comes time to fix the code. I would assume that you do get a whole bunch more if you get the pro version but I have yet to do so. Either way it works great, and I can actually link it in the description.
My dude. Thank you
Glad I could help!
@@thedadsection4489 Highly helped. Appreciate you & all the guys like you tht teach y’all knowledge too us….
I know it's been a while but did your issue come back? I just unplugged and plugged it back in and its running fine but from the research I've done I'm not to sure this is gonna last.
This video was the best one out there so far.
I’m glad it was useful
Has the reduced engine power mode came back at all ever since? I am currently experiencing an issue. Same code, my truck will do it when its below half temp or when its below 40 degrees outside. I just pull over, shut it off & turn it back on & goes away. But will eventually come back. I just recently cleared the code, tomorrow I will do what you did in this video.
For my situation it’s been about 9 months and the code/ reduced engine power mode has not come back on. I drive my truck daily to work and back. I hope this works for you, but keep in mind it could be a number of things. When I first looked in to what it could be it seemed like it could’ve been a number of things. But basic troubleshooting will tell us to check the harness and electrical connections. I hope your fix is as simple as mine was since it saves both time and money! Good luck!!
I have the same problem P1516, Do you think could be an issue with the TAC ( Throttle Actuator Control,, SIDE DRIVER) or could be the THROLLE BODY
My next guess would’ve been to clean the throttle body if what I did hadn’t worked.
That check engine code said the same thing Arnold S. said " il be back"
Thanks dawg
Glad it could help!
This video changed my life
What app where you using on your phone to run codes?
FIXD, it goes with the OBD-II sensor
I have a 2006 Silverado 2500HD, and my engine light just came on for the very first time in 15 years. How do I know which code is causing the light to come on?
Go to a parts store, they check codes for free and will print out a paper with the codes.
Never was expecting that, unplug and plug back in throttle body harness lol dont need take all that stuff off to do that.
Starting with the simplest form of troubleshooting! If the simplest thing will fix it and it’ll save time, why not do it! I hope this was helpful
Thats not how to fix the issue this is just what worked for u
This was tried and failed along with Replacing the throttle body, TB sensor, Checking grounds, TPS again, Gas pedal and sensor, TCM, and even the main computer. Running a ground wire from the battery to the TCM helped for a while. Changing the battery seems to last the longest amount of time but it will come back. If anyone has a real fix for this it would be appreciated. This truck has been to numerous different mechanics with no long-lasting fix.
Sorry this method didn’t work for ya! There are numerous reasons to why it may be happening as I found through CZcams
Mine was the throttle body, initially I purchased an oem replacement and the code came back, I caved took it to the dealer had them replace the TB with a factory one they performed the relearn process and cleared the code and it never came back. I hate to admit it but with GM sometimes you have to take them to the dealer and or at the very least use factory replacement parts and unfortunately have the techs perform the relearn process
Just replace the tps, main reason that code pops up
Thanks for the input!
you dont post to touch in side the throttle body
Not that easy when it gets cold it will fuckup again when hot out it won't do it just replace your throttle position sensor
Probably the better thing to do!
So basically you didn't do a fucking thing except disconnect the harness and then reconnect this. Makes no sense. How long did the fix last? One day?
I'm sorry this seemed to upset you but newer trucks are computers. Sometimes all you have to do is disconnect the connector and reconnect it and it could have just been poor connection. In regards to how long this fix has lasted me, I have not had the same issue arise since doing this. This is a legit way to troubleshoot and should always be the first thing to do so that if it's as simple as reconnecting a harness then you don't have to waste more time and money.
@@thedadsection4489 Hmmm...I'll take your word for it, but harnesses with a retention clip RARELY have this problem unless you have corrosion building up in this area. NOT "Upset" at all with your claim whatsoever. Surprised would be the better adjective.
That said, I have a business with a FLEET of older pickup trucks , 4 of which are GM 2003 to 2007 Sierras and Silverados. Have 2 trucks which had same problem which is apparently a common problem.
One truck was fixed a year ago. Replaced entire throttle body, and no repeat issues.
Second one just had this problem about a week ago. Tried your suggested method along with cleaning the entire throttle body with brake cleaner and a toothbrush.
It fixed the issue temporarily, made the truck run with a much better, very smooth idle, and also cleared the code until the problem returned exactly ONE day later.
Just replaced the Throttle position Sensor a few days ago. Problem solved. Running perfect.
Just don't see how disconnecting and reconnecting a harness would do anything permanent, but like I said, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt
I appreciate your feedback! I was honestly surprised that this worked for me as well. I just did the first basic step in troubleshooting and it just happened to be where my issue was. I was fully prepared to swap out the throttle body but like I said I guess I was lucky this go around! I guess a more appropriate title for the video would be about how troubleshooting steps can fix an engine code.
@@thedadsection4489 Gotcha. I never seem to have good luck like that. LOL It's always something with higher mileage vehicles regardless of the make.
You hear People talk about Toyota all of the time being so reliable. Well......I've had just as many problems with Toyotas as anything else. It is all relative.
Toyota loyalists think it is exceptional quality if their Toyota makes it to 200K miles.....LOL.
200K is like an everyday occurrence on these GM Trucks. I bought two GM trucks...BOTH of them with over 170000 miles to start with, and have them YEARS with little to no trouble....mostly knick-knacky issues. A bad Pittman arm and Idler Arm...perhaps an AC Compressor dies..... O2 sensors.....a wheel bearing hub assembly ....Throttle Position Sensor.... Stuff like this
I average 325000 before anything serious occurs where big money needs to be spent to correct, and usually by that point they look bad and are pretty torn up, so we just dispose of them at that point
thanks for the video it really helps the world out there ! in my situation i disconect the TB connection then clean air filter MAF sensor all intake pipe and throttle body . i think the problem was The throotle body , it was full of carbon . reset codes and it got fix !!! THANKS 🙏🏼 my truck is 2007 escalade esv