2008 Buick Lacrosse - P2138

[NYBo]

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Rain, rain, go away!

The other day, my wife told me there was something wrong with her car (2012 Chevy Malibu). The “Check Engine” light was on, the odometer area was reading"engine power reduced", “service ESC” , and “service traction control.” The only error code was P2138, a throttle-by-wire error. There was water on the headliner and floor, and the storage bin on the dash next to the driver’s door was completely full of water. Fearing the worst, I made an appointment with my mechanic. But I also did some sea…