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Old 09-21-2008, 03:44 PM
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Is it norm for the engine light on a 94 Bonneville SE to always stay on? We just bought it the other day, we love it, it rides good,, but the check engine light stays on. Why?
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Can you go to a autozone and have them scan the car? Without a code we have no idea what'* wrong. Many times a loose or leaking gas cap can cause a light to go on.
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you should never buy a car with a cel.
also you can't get it to pass inspection with a cel...

glad you like the car.
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Here is a way to check your vehicle codes on your own! hope this helps out and figure out why the CEL stays on... GM 1983-1995 OBD1 Decoder Let me know if there is anything else you may need.
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maybe your gas cap isnt tight enough
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Please post your questions in the proper sections, it makes it so much easier when other look for similar problems.
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