Service Engine Soon @ 79,000 miles

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Mar 9, 2002 | 01:13 PM

_DRU_

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*Service Engine Soon* @ 79,000 miles

does anyone know what i need to do, or if there is anything i can do? i really hate to take it to the dealership and shell out big bills right now. thanks

Mar 9, 2002 | 02:52 PM

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Mar 9, 2002 | 03:31 PM

NickStam

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What's wrong with you. It's not like you've been a member for 2 weeks. You should know what to do.

Mar 9, 2002 | 03:37 PM

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Originally posted by NickStam
What's wrong with you. It's not like you've been a member for 2 weeks. You should know what to do.

I was thinking the same thing.

Mar 9, 2002 | 09:41 PM

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change belt @90, hmm...umm..umm...umm.

Mar 9, 2002 | 10:00 PM

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Re: *Service Engine Soon* @ 79,000 miles

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Originally posted by _DRU_
does anyone know what i need to do, or if there is anything i can do? i really hate to take it to the dealership and shell out big bills right now. thanks

watch its your gas cap

Mar 9, 2002 | 11:01 PM

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have you changes spark plugs yet?

Mar 10, 2002 | 12:09 AM

_DRU_

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have you changes spark plugs yet?

ive changed the plugs about 10k miles ago and i thought checking the ECU thing was only for CELs, but i guess i will check it out tomorrow morning... my bad..

Mar 10, 2002 | 09:06 AM

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Originally posted by _DRU_

ive changed the plugs about 10k miles ago and i thought checking the ECU thing was only for CELs, but i guess i will check it out tomorrow morning... my bad..

"sevice engine soon" is the CEL.