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Car feels sluggish

Old 04-05-2008, 05:03 PM
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i just gave my car a tune up and it runs a lot better but it stills fell sluggish. when i go WOT the check engine light comes on and after about 500 feet it will turn back off. any suggestions on what it could be? [/align]
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Old 04-05-2008, 05:09 PM
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runa koeo/koer test and see what code / prob the ecm sees
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Old 04-05-2008, 05:13 PM
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would the code still beable to show if it is not on during the test
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Old 04-05-2008, 05:20 PM
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yes apparently the ecu has a memory of 100 starts or something

my check engine lights been flashing for 2 years now, i asjed a mechanic if there was a memory because it never comes on at idle, he said yes

still havent got it check tho


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Old 04-05-2008, 05:23 PM
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yes it'll be logged in memory
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Old 04-05-2008, 05:33 PM
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k. than i will take it to my buddy's dad shop.
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