Unfortunately no .. haven't done that. My father is going to work on it and we don't know anything about engine codes, or how to pull them.

My "check engine" light has been steadily lit for a month, but no real symptoms (except a somewhat rough idle). Then last week as I was accelerating to merge onto the highway, the light began flashing and acceleration was difficult. It will drive at slow speeds okay, but I have it parked waiting for repair.

Naturally, this couldn't be a worse possible time for us, financially ... otherwise I'd take it to a mechanic.