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Tiny
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  • 2001 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
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  • 55 MILES
My check engine light came on and my car wont drive above 20 mph. Any ideas if this is transmission or timing chain or?
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 AT 10:54 PM

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Tiny
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You have an engine management system problem that caused the light to come-Have it scanned for code/s

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Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 AT 10:58 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much! Is it okay to drive it home or should we have it towed?
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 AT 11:33 PM
Tiny
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I recommend have it towed to prevent more problems-But if you gonna chance it go for it-
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 AT 11:50 PM
Tiny
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Gear light flashes between drive and neutral when in drive and car won't move so towing is our only option now. Guess we're heading for a new transmission---ouch! Thank you, again.
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Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 AT 1:22 AM

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