1999 Chevy Lumina 6 cyl Automatic 135000 miles
I just bought this 1999 Lumina 3 days ago. The anti-lock brake light is on and the Check Engine light came on today, I took it up to Auto Zone to see what the problem is and it came back to a Throttle Position Sensor or a Speed Sensor. Where are these located, and what are their purposes? Is there a possibility of my car breaking down if I do not get them replaced immidiately and wait a week?
Update - I forgot to mention that the brake light was on when I bought the car...the check engine light is the new light that came on. I believe the numbers that were read are: P0502 and P0122...hopefully those are right. Also, the car shifts hard from first to second, if that has anything to do with either of these sensors.
I just bought this 1999 Lumina 3 days ago. The anti-lock brake light is on and the Check Engine light came on today, I took it up to Auto Zone to see what the problem is and it came back to a Throttle Position Sensor or a Speed Sensor. Where are these located, and what are their purposes? Is there a possibility of my car breaking down if I do not get them replaced immidiately and wait a week?
Update - I forgot to mention that the brake light was on when I bought the car...the check engine light is the new light that came on. I believe the numbers that were read are: P0502 and P0122...hopefully those are right. Also, the car shifts hard from first to second, if that has anything to do with either of these sensors.
May 21, 2009 at 6:45 PM
