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Old 04-22-2007 | 11:25 PM
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Unhappy Check Engine Light @ 115mph?

I was out on a drive with my dad 86' 944 Turbo and my brother 95' Civic Turbo Kit when I passed a car to catch up to them. The Check engine light began flashing at 115mph. So we pulled over and I checked the oil it was low so I added oil. I then restarted the car no light. So I gave it a little gas then the light came on again and just stayed on.
Does anyone know why this happen??
Old 04-22-2007 | 11:30 PM
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Get a code reader, or find someone who has one, and read the code.

There are so many possibilities that you can't even guess without knowing the code.
Old 04-22-2007 | 11:36 PM
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I'm taking it to the area mazda dealer tomorrow, it's still under warranty. Just wanted to know if anyone else had this happen to them.
Old 04-23-2007 | 09:19 AM
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too many possiblities.

could be misfire
could be intake solenoid
could be *insert possiblity here*
Old 05-01-2007 | 01:23 AM
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Thanks everyone I found out it was a recalled item. The first two plugs needed to be replaced with hotter plugs. Thanks for all your help.
Old 05-01-2007 | 04:55 AM
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oh no! you didn't let them do the emissions recall while they were at it, did you?!
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