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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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Ok i was just driven around in my car and then i got on it for liek 5 seconds n the check engine light **** on n it runs like **** n wants to just shut off..anybody no wat this is??
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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Re: Check engine light????

Some sensor? just go take it in and see what code it throws...

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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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Is the SES light still on/was it flashing? Get someone to read the PCM for any codes - Autozone should be able to read it for free.
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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sounds like somehting might be broken..you should figure out what it is so you can fix it.
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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Re: Check engine light????

Might want to include a "signature" with basic info about your car.... year, trans, major mods. Helps people answer your questions.... all LT1's are not the same.

Scan it for codes... even if the SES light went back off, the code it still there. How hard it is to scan it will depend on what year it is.
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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Re: Check engine light????

Will it still throw a code even thoe the check engine light isnt on..becuz the check engine light onli **** on wen iam driven then shuts off after i stop..
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 11:52 PM
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That's odd, but I think it should still give you a code. Check engine light is pretty much useless in diagnosis... you need to figure out the code. It could be anything, even a loose gas cap will cause the light to come on.
Old Jun 19, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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As Injuneer said, it will help if you tell us the year of car, plus trans and any mods. And if you get the code pulled, use the exact code number when posting what the code is.
Old Jun 19, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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Re: Check engine light????

ok hears wats dont to the car: (1994 chevy z28 camaro)

auto
slp loudmouth
slp intake
slp headers
slp 160 thermo
B&m transmisson
jegs aluminum driveshaft
slp 3200 stall torque convertor
3:73 gears

basically it...
Old Jun 19, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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You will have to get the code pulled. Your car is OBDI, and most parts places, like Autozone, won't pull the codes from an OBDI car. You'll have to find a buddy with a scan tool, or pony up at a garage. Otherwise, you could spend mucho dinero swapping parts without fixing it. Of course you could get lucky and find it. If the light only started coming on after the header install, it could be the EGR valve. But, it's best to get the code pulled.
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