check engine light

1994 ACURA VIGOR
122,000 MILES
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SURE123
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i have an acura vigor 94 and well i turn it on after a long rest and it runs good for like 5 minutes but when it hits a red light or stop light, it shakes and the check engine light comes on then i step on it and when it hits 20 mph its shakes that it feels its going to turn off, then ruuns good but engine is on still, i turn the car off and runs great again, and same thing goes on can someone help, ive changed spark plug wires and spark plugs,
Jan 22, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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The "check engine" light is an indicator for a system that monitors many electronic functions in the system, also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). It can come on for any of hundreds of different causes from any of the systems that the computer monitors. Some are very important and can lead to further component or engine damage and some are emissions related not as serious but still a problem and need to be repaired.

Your first step is to have the computer scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that were set when the check engine light came on. Those codes will give you specific information about what the computer saw and will get you pointed in the right direction to find your problem. With a 1996 or newer and some 95 cars and you have an AutoZone or Advanced auto parts in your area, they will read them for free. Once you have these code numbers, we can be a lot more specific about what your problem may be.
Jan 22, 2012 at 9:58 PM