Saturn 98 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

KISSOFDAWN

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1998 SATURN

I recently bought a 98 saturn. I have put 139559 miles on the car. For the first time yesterday, my check engine light came on. It stays on the entire time my car is running. I just want to know if anyone knows the possible problems with my car. People have told me that I might need a tuneup or a new alternator? Please help! Thank you!

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You need to have the codes read from the computer to start diagnosing. The check engine light comes on when a problem affecting emissions happens. There are hundreds of reasons.

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Monday, October 29th, 2007 AT 3:37 PM

KISSOFDAWN

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I know this probably has nothing to do with this, but I recently got my emissions done and everything was fine. Could the guy working there messed up anything, or is that just coincidence? Thank u so much

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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 AT 11:26 AM

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What does "got my emissions done" mean.

You need to have the codes pulled front the computer to start any diagnosis. Not sure what was done, so I don't know if there can be a relationship. Until the codes are pulled and the problem diagnosed, there can only be speculation.

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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 AT 11:39 AM

KISSOFDAWN

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I mean I went to the emission testing station and got the emissions test. But thank u for your help, I will go to a car place and get the codes read. Thanks again have a goodone!

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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 AT 2:23 PM

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A good what?

The testing place only hooks up to the DLC, it isn't their fault as I see it at this point. Post the ocdes if you lke, but having a good shop troubleshoot it, may make it quicker for you.