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[1995 Mercury Tracer 4cyl] Engine light keeps coming on and going ...

Sent to Car Experts October 21, 2005 4:48 p.m.

Engine light keeps coming on and going off...engine bucks while driving.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $5

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October 21, 2005 4:57 p.m. (8 minutes and 35 seconds later)

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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.

Marc -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1027 Car Accepts
32 years exp. automotive repair NYS emisisions repair cert.

Reply to Marc
Sent October 21, 2005 5:04 p.m. (6 minutes and 42 seconds later)

I knew this already..was hoping you had an idea as to the engine bucking while driving...it seems to be intermittent.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

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October 21, 2005 6:16 p.m. (1 hour and 12 minutes later)

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If you knew this why didn't you post the codes so we can help. We can't help you without the codes.

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Marc -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1027 Car Accepts
32 years exp. automotive repair NYS emisisions repair cert.

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