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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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I have a 1989 camaro rs. jus bought it 166,000 miles. when i start the car up it needs a lil gas, and when switching gears it sometimes dies. anyone know what might be wrong with it? (car is still stock)
 
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Is the Check Engine lite lit ??
 
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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yea i just noticed it on the drive home but yes
 
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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you have a sensor error. pete can probably tell you exactly which one but, you can also take it to autozone and let them read the codes for ya. they will do it for free. sick
 
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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o okay, i thought it was gonning to be something serious. thx
 
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 02:19 AM
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Just jump the OBD connecter and read the code. There is a sticky thread for it around here someplace
 
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 02:09 AM
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Check your Carburetor maybe...or clean it?
 
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