Vehicle make/model = Buick Century 1999
Mileage = 81,000
Engine size = 3.8 l
dash lights = Service Engine Soon
codes = two codes came up when AAMCO checked ... I was told one was
engine misfire and one was transmission slip
work done prior = No work was done ... The light was reset but came
back on again after a couple of weeks ...
tech = JK
question = Is it safe to drive this car with the Service Engine Soon
light on ... I took it to AAMCO which does free computer analysis ... The
tech said he got two codes which he described as engine misfire and
transmission "slip" ... He said the only thing he could do was "rebuild"
the transmission for $2,000+ ...If I take this car to Buick dealer they
will charge me another $100 just to hook up to the computer ... The
car will not pass DC inspection with the check engine light on ... Any
suggestions? Thanks
JK:
It would help to know the exact code numbers.
Any misfire has the potential to damage the catalytic converter. The misfire needs to
be repaired,.
The trans. code may or may not require an overhaul, again, it depends on the exact
code for me to give any help on this matter.
Either way, the only way to stop a code from returning is to have the problems
repaired.
Mileage = 81,000
Engine size = 3.8 l
dash lights = Service Engine Soon
codes = two codes came up when AAMCO checked ... I was told one was
engine misfire and one was transmission slip
work done prior = No work was done ... The light was reset but came
back on again after a couple of weeks ...
tech = JK
question = Is it safe to drive this car with the Service Engine Soon
light on ... I took it to AAMCO which does free computer analysis ... The
tech said he got two codes which he described as engine misfire and
transmission "slip" ... He said the only thing he could do was "rebuild"
the transmission for $2,000+ ...If I take this car to Buick dealer they
will charge me another $100 just to hook up to the computer ... The
car will not pass DC inspection with the check engine light on ... Any
suggestions? Thanks
JK:
It would help to know the exact code numbers.
Any misfire has the potential to damage the catalytic converter. The misfire needs to
be repaired,.
The trans. code may or may not require an overhaul, again, it depends on the exact
code for me to give any help on this matter.
Either way, the only way to stop a code from returning is to have the problems
repaired.
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