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Sent to Car Experts September 17 09:30 AM

I have aSaturn 2000 LS2. When in stop and go traffic the engine light comes on and I get a thunk when the car shifts. If I turn the car off for awhile the light goes off and the car shifts ok. Whats wrong???????

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September 17 9:39 AM (8 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark

Check Engine Light

That is a warning light that comes on if the computerized engine control system detects an engine performance or emissions problem. Also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). To determine the nature of the problem, the computer system must be accessed to read the codes that are stored in them.

Then the code is used to execute the repairs needed.

you can get your codes read free at autozone free, but don't buy anything yet as the counter guys at autozone are parts guys not mechanics. Post the codes back here (in the order they were retrieved) then we can help you with your problem.

After retreiving the codes post them back here and we can advise you as to the steps that should be taken.

Thanks Marc



Edited by enginboy on September 17 2005 at 9:41 AM
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September 17 10:31 AM (51 minutes and 45 seconds later)
         
Reply to Marc's Post: That sounds great but what about my tranmission thunk????????????
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September 17 10:41 AM (10 minutes and 33 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark

That light will go on for drivetrain faults also.

First thing to do is get the codes if the thunk comes and goes it should be taken care of before it becomes a problem and find the cause is the first step.

Any more questions please post back.

Thanks Marc

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