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Old 03-09-2010, 12:46 AM
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Default Check engine light after a long idle?

I got a check engine light the other day when i was low on gas. I filled up, read the code (lean) and reset the light and it didnt come back. I just came back on tonight after letting my car idle for over an hour. The car ran really funny for the first couple minutes but seemed fine after a little driving. Is that normal after a really long idle? I dont normally let my car sit more then a few minutes...
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Did you just get long tubes installed? It's typical after a longtube install but once cleared it rarely comes back. i wouldn't worry unless it repeats.
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Originally Posted by Jersey Stang
Did you just get long tubes installed? It's typical after a longtube install but once cleared it rarely comes back. i wouldn't worry unless it repeats.
nope, nothing new added. Just after a long time at idle it ran rough for a couple minutes and the cel came on but after a couple miles the car ran normal
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