Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 21:34:14 -0500 From: "Art" <unknownnopsamown.com> Subject: Re: Thanks in advance for the help
24 hours later, the check engine light is still on, but it runs fine (as long as I have my foot on the accelerator). It no longer feels like it needs a tuneup. Once I take my foot off the gas, it dies immediately. Still looking for some insight Thanks Art Art <unknownnopsamown.com> wrote in message news:tv61aji9vjpo5fnopsam.supernews.com... > While driving home tonight in my '88 900S, the car started running like > crap, and the check engine light came on. The light eventually went out, > but it still ran like it needed a tune up very badly. > > I researched this NG and found that it is probably: > > Fuel Injection > Ignition > O2 sensor > Vacuum > > Would anyone venture as to which of the above sounds most likely based on > the poor performance (It has run great for many months), or maybe something > else. > > Lastly, if one of the above is happening, can I still drive the car briefly > (a few miles) while I get an appointment to get it fixed, or could I cause > real damage > > You all have helped me before, and I hope you can again > > Thanks > > Art > >