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Running Lean....Check engine light is on by
Dec 26, 2006 (9:18 am)
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I have a 2000 Chevy Prizm with about 110,000 miles on it. The check engine light came on a few months ago and our mechanic said it was the Catalytic Converter.
          I waited several months, and then had it replaced, but the check engine light came on again, and the mechanic said that an O2 sensor needed replacing, so he did that as well.
          Well, 45 miles later, the check engine light came on again. I took the car in, and the mechanic said he was getting a "RUnning Lean" code.....but that he checked everything on the car, and nothing seemed to be wrong. So he reset the switch, turning the light off, and told me to drive it again to see if the light would come on again.
          Exactly 45 miles later (again) the light came on.
Now I'm $900.00 in the hole, and my SMOG check is due immediately, for registration (lucky me). And I will have to take it back for him to do a deeper search.....but I would really appreciate any advice on this scenario...and what the potential problem might be.
 
Thank you
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Re: Geo Prizm spark plug gaps [jcjimenezl] by elmo1945
Jan 05, 2007 (12:44 pm)
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Replying to: jcjimenezl (Nov 11, 2006 11:21 pm)

I'd love a copy of that manual. Could you send it to:
leeaooanycap.rr.com
 
Thanks,Lee
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1997 Geo Prism check engine light by elmo1945
Jan 05, 2007 (12:46 pm)
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Anyone know how to turn off the check engine light on a 1997 geo prism.
Thanks, Lee
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1992 Geo Prizm has 2 check lights have appeared by geo92
Jan 23, 2007 (9:23 pm)
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I need help, my 92 geo prizm is my transportation from home to college,
My brake light is on and also my battery is on also.. my hand brake is not up so I know its not that problem,
I went to a mechanic a few days before it appeared and he said my brake pads were fine. I thinking it might be my alternator.
My Car starts up like regular, but there is an a kinda exhaust smell,
 
Can anyone help? please? Much apprecaited.
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Re: 1997 Geo Prism check engine light [elmo1945] by joebert2
Jan 24, 2007 (4:27 am)
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Replying to: elmo1945 (Jan 05, 2007 12:46 pm)

you have to go to the ,mechanic and they have to reset the computer to get the light off..you also need to find out what caused the light to come on.
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Re: 1992 Geo Prizm has 2 check lights have appeared [geo92] by joebert2
Jan 24, 2007 (4:30 am)
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Replying to: geo92 (Jan 23, 2007 9:23 pm)

Sounds like the alternator..also when you first crank up in the morning..does the engine sound noisy?The exhaust manifold is probably cracked..especially if your car has over 100, 000 miles on it..these typically crack after a lot of miles.Go get the alternator tested and also if you want to fix the manifold..i think it is a $300.00 job unless you can get a used one.
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Re: 1992 Geo Prizm has 2 check lights have appeared [geo92] by elmo1945
Jan 24, 2007 (4:54 am)
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Replying to: geo92 (Jan 23, 2007 9:23 pm)

Check the brake fluid level. The battery light could be the alternator, the battery or even the drive belt slipping.
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Re: 1992 Geo Prizm has 2 check lights have appeared [joebert2] by geo92
Jan 24, 2007 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: joebert2 (Jan 24, 2007 4:30 am)

the only way to test the alternator is at the mechanic? and if its probably the alternator I would have to replace it, can't repair? You are right about the manifold it is broke/crack does that require repair or replacement? or can I drive without it?
 
thank you for your help guys
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Re: 1992 Geo Prizm has 2 check lights have appeared [geo92] by geo92
Jan 24, 2007 (5:40 pm)
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Replying to: geo92 (Jan 24, 2007 10:10 am)

now my cars confusing me, when I used my car run today for about 15mins. The two Check Battery and Brake light dissappeared.
  does anyone know whats going on? maybe it was too cold since I am in albany.
 
thank you all for your advice

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