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islnder102
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my check engine light recently came on. it comes and goes while i'm driving. i brought my car to a mechanic and he couldn't find the problem. without any info, is there any common problems the light might come on for that i can check?
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Posts: 35 | From: Union City, CA | Registered: May 2004
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JohnB
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You need to check the codes stored in the computer. Take it to Autozone, they will do it for free. Second, find a new mechanic...you current one obviously doesn't know what he's doing. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Posts: 6523 | From: Orlando FL/Redding CA | Registered: Mar 2002
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CobramanPhil
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I'm not sure if autozone still does that service for free, but you can buy a simple scanner(it is cheap that can get your codes) or you can use the paperclip method that works too
Can I take a guess....it is your 02 sensors....??? Let me know if I am right....
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Posts: 1016 | From: California, Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002
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graylx
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I don't think Autozone does that anymore. However, the scanner is pretty cheap.
It may also be the EVP or the EGR. You'll know after you run the test though. Good luck.
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Posts: 891 | From: Fresno | Registered: Dec 2003
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kenlani
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autozone still does it for free, but the light has to be on when they do it--by the way I was talking to one autozone guy about readin my Kia and he said "all codes are the same"
Posts: 23 | From: Portola | Registered: May 2004
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