Check Engine question
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Racer
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From: Manalapan NJ
Check Engine question
I'm looking at a 98 with 14,000 miles on it however the check engine light is on. One of the rear tire sensors is not working as well. Are there any "common" causes for this year?? I guess the simple answer is to bring it to a dealer.
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St. Jude Donor '08
The tire sensors have a limited life span of about 5-7 years. If you get the car, plan on installing new ones some time in the future.
As for the Check Engine Light (CEL) it could be one of 200 things. The C5 has a built in code reader. Here is a cool link on how it works and what the codes mean:
This is the absolute best C5 Code web site!!!
http://www.corvettedoctor.com/index.html
http://www.corvettedoctor.com/index-1.html
http://www.corvettedoctor.com/Code_Main.html
The sound effects are cool too!!
No need to take it to the dealer and spend $50-60 for what you can do your self!!!
Post the codes here and we will be able to help you figure out what could be wrong!
Bill C
As for the Check Engine Light (CEL) it could be one of 200 things. The C5 has a built in code reader. Here is a cool link on how it works and what the codes mean:
This is the absolute best C5 Code web site!!!
http://www.corvettedoctor.com/index.html
http://www.corvettedoctor.com/index-1.html
http://www.corvettedoctor.com/Code_Main.html
The sound effects are cool too!!
No need to take it to the dealer and spend $50-60 for what you can do your self!!!
Post the codes here and we will be able to help you figure out what could be wrong!
Bill C
