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Question: Frequent on/off dashboard "Service Engine Soon" light

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fr5401, Arlington, TX, August 15, 2009, 22:45
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My engine light comes on & goes off intermittenly. It usually stays on 2 to 7 days, then goes off. This scenario started approx 3 years after purchase & local dealer advised me not to worry, possible lite malfunction?! But recently when this occurred, it failed state inspection w/faulty O2 sensor code. Is this a common problem w/lite & sensor??

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    dandd August 16, 2009, 17:58
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    The dealer who spoke to you about this issue misinformed you. If the Service Engine Soon light comes on, ever, it is because there is a fault code in your engine computer.
    go to http://www.repairpal.com/check-engine-light and read this article. ( Service Engine Soon Light is the same thing ) This should help you understand what the Light is all about. Good Luck!

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