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Old 06-13-2011, 02:41 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by gschotland
Flashing CEL = Flatbed it to an experienced mechanic to properly diagnose the problem.
I did so and they are taking their sweet little time. He said it's either a chains broke or I'm totally screwed.

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Originally Posted by Jake Raby
Seeing that its a 99 and had a coolant light before a flashing CEL, I'd have to say its a cylinder failure. I'd be willing to bet.

Any noises when all of this was occurring?
I didn't hear anything strange but I had the music on. :ah:
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Originally Posted by thstone
Get your hands on an OBD-II (On Board Diagnostics) reader and read out the CEL codes. Post them here and someone (many) will offer advice on what the code means and what to do next.
can I buy one of those things?

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