1983 Oldsmobile 88 check engine light

1983 OLDSMOBILE 88
135,800 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OLDMOBILE88LJB
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I've had the radiator flushed, all fluids flushed, oil changed, carburator worked on and exhaust replaced. Check engine light "still" comes on. Car seems to drive okay.

Garage indicated since we replaced catalitic converter and exhaust should be okay. Drove it six miles and light came on. Stayed on perhaps five miles, backed off in slower speed zone, light went out. Increased speed back up and light came back on and stayed on.

Doesn't smell hot, but seems to want to slow down once stays on.
Feb 5, 2009 at 8:57 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you had the computer scanned for trouble codes? Many parts stores will do it for free. Let me know what you find.

Joe
Feb 20, 2009 at 10:45 AM
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OLDMOBILE88LJB
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I did have the computer code checked and nothing registered. But, after taking it back to the shop for the third time after the light decided to "stay" on long enough, it registered as a module to register if the temp was hot or not. Since I had that replaced it has been fine.

Thanks for the reply.
Feb 23, 2009 at 9:23 AM
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