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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 11:45 PM
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Unhappy check engine light.....

Being the new owner of a 98C2S w/low miles is the check engine light going to be an ongoing problem?
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 12:16 AM
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That depends on what causes it to come on. Is your check engine light coming on now? If so, what is the code that is setting it?

The most vexing cause of a 'Check Engine' light is caused by clogging of air injection passages in the head. I don't know what the actual incidence of this problem is, but it will probably become more common as these cars age. There does now appear to be a low cost 'solution' to this problem, though not one that an EPA official would like.

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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 12:16 AM
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Has the dealer performed the wiring harness recall yet?
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 01:57 AM
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The wiring harness recall isn't an issue with a 1998 MY car.

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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 10:08 AM
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You should have someone (dealer or independent) run the fault codes. It will probably eliminate a couple of things.

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