1998 Pontiac Transport service engine light is on

1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT
147,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SWLUTHER
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I want to buy this vehicle, but the service engine is on. When I test drove it, it did not seem to affect the engine. The seller says a camshaft sensor is out??????
What else could it be? Major engine trouble?? The van is a great deal, except this light
Thanks, Stormy
Dec 12, 2009 at 6:02 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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getting the codes would be a good pace to start
http://www.2carpros.com/dia/how_to_scan_trouble_codes.htm
Dec 12, 2009 at 11:58 PM
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