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TGS - 26 Nov 2005 19:24 GMT

are there any simple checks that can be done prior to bringing car to dealer
for the check engine light?

thanks

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TGS - 26 Nov 2005 19:31 GMT

Car is a 2001 9-5 wagon

> are there any simple checks that can be done prior to bringing car to
> dealer for the check engine light?
>
> thanks

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J. Harris - 26 Nov 2005 19:37 GMT

> Car is a 2001 9-5 wagon
> > are there any simple checks that can be done prior to bringing car to
> > dealer for the check engine light?
> >
> > thanks

Check/tighten your gas cap.

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Johannes - 26 Nov 2005 21:56 GMT

> are there any simple checks that can be done prior to bringing car to dealer
> for the check engine light?
>
> thanks

Listen for vacuum leaks in the engine bay. An air pipe or plug may have
dislodged.

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Dave Hinz - 28 Nov 2005 17:03 GMT

> are there any simple checks that can be done prior to bringing car to dealer
> for the check engine light?

Any particular car, make, model, engine, or contienent?

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Newws - 07 Dec 2005 05:55 GMT

If you live in the US, Autozone Car Parts will read the code(s) for free,
there may also be others

> are there any simple checks that can be done prior to bringing car to
> dealer
> for the check engine light?
>
> thanks

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