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1656 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 6:37 PM
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My cel came on yesterday.I called the dealer,he said try the gas cap and twenty starts.No change.So am I in for a high dealer bill?
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Replying to: nomech3 (Jun 03, 2008 5:23 pm) |
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My check engine light on my 2001 Toyota Sienna LE came on and I brought it to the car shop. They told me it was the catalytic converter. So they fixed it. One week later my check engine light came back on. I went back to the shop and they hooked a computer check thing on my car and said the catalytic converter is not functioning right. So they fixed that again. Now about 2 weeks later the check engine light came on again. Please, some ideas what else could be wrong, even when the code for the catalytic converter comes on. They fixed it twice already!!
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Replying to: charlieswife (Jun 03, 2008 7:29 pm) So the data (codes) need to be interpreted correctly. In this case, something must be making the catalytic very unhappy, some rich fuel mixture, etc.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 03, 2008 7:33 pm)
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Replying to: charlieswife (Jun 03, 2008 7:39 pm)
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Replying to: fordfan_17 (Jun 04, 2008 8:00 am) So perhaps your mechanics are reading the catalytic's distress signals, but have not found the reason why the catalytic is so overloaded with work.
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My check engine light was on, test it said it was running too rich. Auto Zone told me to change the spark plugs. I changed the spark plugs, oil and air filter on my Beetle yesterday. Now, my car is super choppy when I accelerate and the check engine light starts to flash after driving it for a few minutes. Any advice?
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Replying to: melly_mel20 (Jun 09, 2008 2:46 pm) Also, the spark plugs. Were they the exact same ones as you took out? If not, then that is half your problem. Most newer vehicles don't like different brand spark plugs and VW and Honda really don't like different brands. Who replaced the spark plugs? Are they sure they got the plug wires on properly? Lastly. NEVER, EVER, EVER listen to a parts person. They are NOT mechanics. |
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Replying to: tonid (Mar 18, 2007 11:34 am) can reset it without taking it to the dealer?
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