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    CEL is funky

    Well my CEL came back off last week (I woulda posted it but protegeclub wasnt up) Whats up with my car!? It comes on and off. Grrr.... WHat should I do? Also, my damn bolt that hooks unto my exhaust came off AGAIN! Now my exhaust sounds all weird. Sigh.
    My OLD Car

    #2
    i know i've seen you post it before.. but what engine again? if 1.6, have you tried cleaning it? intake? maybe the maf isn't seated properly? lets kick this problem!
    -mike lucero
    1988 Mazda 323 GTX
    2001 Isuzu Rodeo

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      #3
      YOu need to get the code read. Auto zone will do it for free. That code will let us know what to do to fix it or atleast what is causing it.

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        #4
        autozone....free? But the thing is how is it gonna be read if the CEL isnt on at this moment? Like I said it was on and now its back off. Yes it is a 1.6 by the way.
        My OLD Car

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          #5
          even if the CEL is off, it *should* have stored the error messege. i went to autozone for my car, and it came up with a code they didn't have in their system, but they'll get the code # and you can check with the dealership as to what it is, or send me a PM with the code, cause i've got the service manual on disk, and it's got all the codes:D i'll load up the pdf files on a website soon enough, so everyone can download the service manual. it's for the '99 1.6L, but it has a crap ton of info about both the 1.6L and 1.8L. but since you have a 1.6L you're in luck:D

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            #6
            Woo hoo! Alright I gotta take it to autozone.
            My OLD Car

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              #7
              Yes, CEL codes get stored and can be retrieved later, even if the lamp isn't on at the moment.

              AutoZone will read them for free, but be careful, because they'll often try to sell you a replacement part when maybe all you need to do is clean it or tighten something down.

              Once you've got the code read, you can look up the description here:



              although they'll probably be able to just tell you the description.
              '02 Black Protege5
              '93 Gray Protege DX

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                #8
                yeah it has a readout right there, and they will tell you. i had momne go on, they said it was my o2 censor.
                .....HELLO MY NAME IS BEN...



                186.08whp
                225.94wtq
                torque monster!!!!
                dyno graph 8-10-and 12psi
                http://www.msprotege.com/members/THE...no%20graph.jpg
                http://videos.streetfire.net/player....0-C19CA06AF01E dyno vid

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by THEGOLDPRO
                  yeah it has a readout right there, and they will tell you. i had momne go on, they said it was my o2 censor.
                  dude, was it your second o2 sensor? code 11## something like that?

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                    #10
                    yeah i believe so.i dunno tho i just ignored it tho. lol
                    .....HELLO MY NAME IS BEN...



                    186.08whp
                    225.94wtq
                    torque monster!!!!
                    dyno graph 8-10-and 12psi
                    http://www.msprotege.com/members/THE...no%20graph.jpg
                    http://videos.streetfire.net/player....0-C19CA06AF01E dyno vid

                    blahblahblahblahblahblah

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by THEGOLDPRO
                      yeah i believe so.i dunno tho i just ignored it tho. lol
                      yeah, that's what i've been doing for 6 months now

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by blue LEDz
                        yeah, that's what i've been doing for 6 months now
                        well dude it hasn't affected anything, so why bother. lol runs smooth as the day i bought it.
                        .....HELLO MY NAME IS BEN...



                        186.08whp
                        225.94wtq
                        torque monster!!!!
                        dyno graph 8-10-and 12psi
                        http://www.msprotege.com/members/THE...no%20graph.jpg
                        http://videos.streetfire.net/player....0-C19CA06AF01E dyno vid

                        blahblahblahblahblahblah

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