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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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I've a problem with the "Check Engine" light. It sometimes on, and when I disconnect the baterry, it disapears!! but it comes on again?
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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It can mean many things. It could be simple as the fuel cap is not on fully, but it could be more serious. You should take it to autozone or a mechanic you know to have it checked out.
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Auto Zone rocks. i actually just applied last night lol.
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenClassic
It can mean many things. It could be simple as the fuel cap is not on fully, but it could be more serious. You should take it to autozone or a mechanic you know to have it checked out.
autozone ??

I'm far far away from it !!!
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Arab1970
Salaam to all, Hi,

I've a problem with the "Check Engine" light. It sometimes on, and when I disconnect the baterry, it disapears!! but it comes on again?
When you disconnect the battery, after a little while, it will re-set the diagnostics. Whatever codes were there, won't be after. Whatever is setting off the light you need to find the code (either a scanner or somehow), then fix it, then you can reset the comp. and see if it still throws a code.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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this problem starts after I replaced the AC evaporator ... A Pakistani electrition said it is a problem in the injector, I'm a 100% sure!!!!! (he said) !!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Arab1970
Salaam to all, Hi,

I've a problem with the "Check Engine" light. It sometimes on, and when I disconnect the baterry, it disapears!! but it comes on again?
what year is it you my be able to use the key to get the codes
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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try this sight
http://www.allpar.com/fix/80s-codes.html
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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You need to find someone with a scan tool, when the light is on have them read the codes out of the PCM. They will probably be codes that start with a "P" like P0300 or a P0456. If you know what the codes are you can use a diagnostic procedure to correct your problem.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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x2 on the above post. You can also buy a code reader on line for less than $100.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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many many thanks to all !!! I'm working in your ideas now >>>
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Old May 2, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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I got it for computer check (26 US dollars) ... it dissapeared for monthes after the check ... yesterday it started again ....
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