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check engine comes on periodically while im driving

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NashSupreme

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sometimes when i am driving either on the highway or around town it doesnt matter my check engine light comes on, but just for 10-20 seconds, then shuts off...is there any way to check the code even while the light isnt on? how do you go about doing so
 

Blackened302

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there's a good write-up somewhere around here that tells you how to do so using a paper clip and a test light. just go to autozone, or advance... they'll do it for free.
 

HISSIN50

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And yeah, you dont need to physically have the CEL illuminated at the time to retrieve the code - it is still stored in the KAM.

It is likely an O2, EVAP or EGR code.

Good luck.
 

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HISSIN50 said:
And yeah, you dont need to physically have the CEL illuminated at the time to retrieve the code - it is still stored in the KAM.

It is likely an O2, EVAP or EGR code.

Good luck.
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I am with JT here. My bet is O2s if you got more than 60k on them.......
 

HISSIN50

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Glad to see you back in here Shane - you must be getting a bit settled.
 

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Just experienced the same issue O2 sensor,
 

Blackened302

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my light will do the same--flicker. i got 334--EGR. it's probably either that or the O2's.
 

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I would put money on EGR or O2's.

get the code scanned and see.
 

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When I swapped mid pipes, I must have not seated the O2 sensor correctly. On advice from these boards, I disconnected the battery for 20 mins to erase everything, reseated the sensors, and have not had the problem again.

adam
 
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