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Question posted by chavela37 on November 5th, 2013

Check Engine Light Blinking

Car is sputtering really bad. I t starts up but sputters. If I attempt to put it in drive it gets worse and turns off. It sounds like mis firing of some sort

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on November 5th, 2013 9:27 PM
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Greetings. The Oldsmobile Check Engine Light Codes on the link below should be able to help.
http://www.engine-light-help.com/oldsmobile-check-engine-light.html


Hope that is helpful.
Kervz at www.satechhelp.co.za

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