How to resove an check engine warning light

1998 OPEL OMEGA
183,345 MILES
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JOHNNY B52
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I had a check engine light warning, so I took it to a garage.After reading the computer system they replaced my coil & spark plug cables! the problem remained the same?? when I drive for the first time the light is out, after driving for a while & park up switch of engine then restart the light comes on & I lose power???
Dec 12, 2011 at 3:58 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So what is the exact code number you have and its code description?
Dec 12, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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JOHNNY B52
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they dint tell me that, but they said that the gasket for the exhaust was leeking that could be the problem?? they nevr gave me my money back! thanx for you quick reply mate.

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Dec 12, 2011 at 5:23 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The first thing i need is the exact code numbers thats the starting point I have no online info for that car but was still trying to help you out.
Dec 12, 2011 at 11:03 PM
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