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  1. 05-18-2014, 05:04 PM #1
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    I have a 2008 pontiac G8 v6, the check engine light and the stability light came on then car reduced speed. My mechanic cleaned the male and female wire connections and the car drove fine for about a week then the check. Then I would stop and turn the car off and it would run fine after starting it back up. Yesterday I was driving and the check engine was on and the car completely lost power at a light and I had the codes read and it indicated a throttle body problem. We put the cleaner in the throttle body at AutoZONE and it didn't work. I was advised to buy a new throttle body. Can anyone help before I put another $500 bucks into this thing.
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    Sounds like a bad ECM. I had this EXACT situation with a GT.
    2009.1 Pontiac G8 GT
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    Even how it manifests is exactly the same. Runs fine, go to idle or drive very slow and it completely died. Wait 5 to 10 minutes restarts but with CEL on.
    2009.1 Pontiac G8 GT
    White Hot w/ Onyx interior, Prem Package, Sport Package, Sunroof

    SHOW: Holden badges, backup assist, & gauges, front clip shaved w/ painted lower grilles, clear bra, matte black hood scoops, 35% tint, auto dimming mirror, Homelink, bass bias mod, VG antenna, VIM, Bluetooth, spare w/ Pace jack kit, glovebox light, white fuse covers, Rotofab radiator cover, engine cover custom painted w/ SS trim, billet aluminum trim, SS hood liner, MGP caliper covers, Third Shift Studios plaque, JBL MS-8, JL amps, Morel and Focal speakers, 12" sub, Redline Goods armrest

    GO: Volant CAI, Superchips Cortex 91 tune, BP white catch can, modded lower grille, Solo axle backs; DBA 4000 series rotors; Russell SS brake lines; ATE Blue; Hawk ceramic pads, Camaro SS 20s 245/35F & 275/30R

    0-60 MPH: 5.01 Seconds | 1/4 Mile: 13.354 Seconds @ 105.85 MPH | 279kW / 572Nm DynoJet uncorrected
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    Quote Originally Posted by Geshia View Post
    I have a 2008 pontiac G8 v6, the check engine light and the stability light came on then car reduced speed. My mechanic cleaned the male and female wire connections and the car drove fine for about a week then the check. Then I would stop and turn the car off and it would run fine after starting it back up. Yesterday I was driving and the check engine was on and the car completely lost power at a light and I had the codes read and it indicated a throttle body problem. We put the cleaner in the throttle body at AutoZONE and it didn't work. I was advised to buy a new throttle body. Can anyone help before I put another $500 bucks into this thing.
    It would be helpful if you could post the actual code.
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