my amigo has been diagnosed as running too rich - the mechanic states he does not know how to fix this
Oct 2, 2009 at 7:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Was the check engine light on? In other words, how does he know this?
Oct 6, 2009 at 7:53 AM
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MEISTARRI
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the check engine lite is on and off.........a small hose was replaced on the vacuum valve.....which helped but did not cure it......suspect that the valve needs replaced?? all of the cylinder pressures were within limits....i have had this thing looked at by 4 "service techs"....it is running too rich, can smell it in the exhaust.....
Oct 6, 2009 at 12:26 PM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the light come on reciently? What code was found? To me it sounds like a bad O2 sensor or temp sensor.
Oct 6, 2009 at 1:18 PM
MEISTARRI
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the light flickers on and off.........temp guage has stayed wiin range, no one has put it on the computer yet....
Oct 7, 2009 at 10:23 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would have the check engine light checked. Many nationally recognized parts stores will scan the computer for free.