1997 Buick Skylark EGT Light on Dash

1997 BUICK SKYLARK
93,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEIG
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EGT light and Check engine light comes on. What causes this?
Mar 26, 2009 at 3:45 PM
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EUGENE123
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a check engine light comes on because the computer senses a change in temp or pressure or etc. an electrical problem a sensor usually when this is deteced the check engine light comes on
Mar 26, 2009 at 4:12 PM
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STEIG
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So what is the EGT trouble light on the dash telling me? What is the EGT?
Mar 26, 2009 at 5:03 PM
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EUGENE123
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exhaust gas temp light, this means that a sensor is not reading the right temp which could mean the sensor is bad
Mar 26, 2009 at 5:11 PM
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STEIG
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where is the EGT sensor found?
Mar 26, 2009 at 5:21 PM
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STEIG
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I am sorry, it is the ETS light that I need info on
Mar 26, 2009 at 8:12 PM
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EUGENE123
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that is the engine temp sensor do you also need to know where this located?
Mar 26, 2009 at 10:20 PM
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STEIG
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Yes........Thank You
Mar 27, 2009 at 5:58 AM
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EUGENE123
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Under hood, driver side, upper engine area, mounted in end of cylinder head
Mar 27, 2009 at 9:41 AM