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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 6:37 PM
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ok my 03 chev silverado 4x4 LT 5.3l truck kingcab when i go out of town like to pismo about 180 mil. i stop for a break about 60mil. start it back up the check engine light comes on and will stay on all weekend i get home at 6 sunday night go to work monday it is NOT on any more only when i drive out of town. does any one have a thought
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 7:58 PM
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You need to get the computer scanned for codes. The light could come on for many reasons
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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will it read a code if it not on it not on driving around town


thanks
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 7:10 AM
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Yes it saves it in memory
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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thanks i will get it check out as soon as i can
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