check engine light...

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LANOUSA
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I recently purchased a used car only 70,000 kilos.. sebring the check engine light has come on and remains on and once in awhile as im driving at a steady speed i feel the car***** forward as if im jumping on the gas or something and then it is fine, it does not do this all the time but once in awhile...help!
Mar 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM
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CARADIODOC
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When the light turns on there is at least one diagnostic fault code stored in the Engine Computer. Having them read will get you to the circuit or system with the problem, not necessarily the defective part. Many auto parts stores will read those codes for you for free.
Mar 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM
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