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Old 06-26-2009, 10:03 AM
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i will have to check that out when i get home...also i have been debating on puting some sort of exhaust silencer on my car in order to avoid a ticket or attention from cops
 
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Old 06-26-2009, 10:28 AM
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Check that you turn the key on but not all the way to start, the check engine light should come on for 2 seconds and then go out. If it never comes on, someone has probably disabled the light to conceal a problem.
 
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Old 06-27-2009, 06:11 PM
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the CEL is always on but i belive that is because of a sensor missing after the engine was swapped
 
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