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#374 of 383 check engine light in my Acura 3.0 Cl by futbol1

Sep 07, 2006 (5:40 pm)

The check engine light just came on while driving my 1997 3.0 CL. It has 99,000 miles and I'm planning to drive it for at least another 100k miles. The owner's manual tells me that it may be problem with the emission control sensor. I don't want to take it to the dealer because I've been ripped off in the past. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.

#375 of 383 Re: check engine light in my Acura 3.0 Cl [futbol1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 08, 2006 (7:16 am)

Replying to: futbol1 (Sep 07, 2006 5:40 pm)
You probably should post that question here:
 
Check Engine Light Topic
 
You can usually get your car's computer codes read for free at Autozone. Without the code, you're in the dark.
 
MrShiftright
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#376 of 383 Re: check engine light in my Acura 3.0 Cl [Mr_Shiftright] by futbol1

Sep 08, 2006 (9:56 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 08, 2006 7:16 am)
Thanks for the info Mr Shiftright. I checked with autozone in Miami, Dade county, Florida. For some reason Dade County doesn't allow Autozone to check for codes. However, Autozone is allowed to do it at the next county, Broward. In Dade county, Autozone will rent the computer to you for $78.00. Once you do it yourself you return the computer and get a refund. I found a place in Miami that will check the codes for free. I plan to do it today. Thanks.

#377 of 383 Re: check engine light in my Acura 3.0 Cl [futbol1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 08, 2006 (11:00 am)

Replying to: futbol1 (Sep 08, 2006 9:56 am)
there you go--post the results in the Check Engine Light topic then.

#378 of 383 led upgrade by jrieger

Sep 15, 2006 (6:19 am)

Hello,
I have a 2002 Lincoln LS and am wanting to replace incondescent bulbs with LED's. I have found that my car is sending pulsed current to my bulbs wnen the car is not running. The LED's actually pulse about 15-20 times per second. This is not noticable in the inc. bulbs because of the slowness of the cooling of the element.
Does anyone have a reason for this? Anyone you can suggest I speak with. ALSO, do I have to return to this forum to find responses to my question, or do I merely sign in?

#379 of 383 Re: check engine light in my Acura 3.0 Cl [futbol1] by futbol1

Sep 17, 2006 (6:05 pm)

Replying to: futbol1 (Sep 08, 2006 9:56 am)
I had the computer hooked up to my CL at Giant Tire in Miami. Result: Code PO401, Insufficient EGR flow detected. It can be corrected at the dealer for over $1000. Or maybe replace the catalytic converter for a cheaper price. The mechanic said that if the car is running good wait until you detect any problem then look for a solution.

#380 of 383 Re: led upgrade [jrieger] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 19, 2006 (9:22 am)

Replying to: jrieger (Sep 15, 2006 6:19 am)
You should try posting your question here:
 
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef17b29
 
If you want to post, you have to sign in, yes, but you can read without signing in if you wish.
 
regards,
 
MrShiftright
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#381 of 383 Re: check engine light in my Acura 3.0 Cl [futbol1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 19, 2006 (9:24 am)

Replying to: futbol1 (Sep 17, 2006 6:05 pm)
This might be a good place for you to post your question:
 
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.ee9949a
 
And no, I don't think it's good advice to ignore a check engine light.

#382 of 383 can't find this thread by cutehumor

Oct 11, 2006 (9:06 am)

hi,
 
I'm looking for the topic "to fix or junk" I found to fix or trade up. but it was an old topic from the old forum.

#383 of 383 Re: can't find this thread [cutehumor] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 11, 2006 (10:59 am)

Replying to: cutehumor (Oct 11, 2006 9:06 am)
Here you go:
 
To Fix or Trade Up?

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