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May 4, 2007 | 12:57 PM

rosyjazz

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check engine light

I already know what the problem is with my 99 accord ex. Is there a way to turn off the check engine indicator light?

May 4, 2007 | 12:58 PM

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Rachel Bilson

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Whats the problem?

May 4, 2007 | 01:03 PM

rosyjazz

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I just bought the car and it passed smog just fine. I took it into the dealer and was told I need a new cat converter. Sounds strange to me. How can I need a new converter when it passed smog?

May 4, 2007 | 01:23 PM

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Go to Autozone and have them read the code for you, then come back and let me know what it is

May 4, 2007 | 01:27 PM

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The dealer kindly wrote the code on my invoice. It is P0420.

May 4, 2007 | 01:37 PM

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Take the negative cable off the battery for a couple minutes, and see if it comes back

May 4, 2007 | 01:49 PM

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if I do that, wont I have to get my code for the radio again?

May 4, 2007 | 01:54 PM

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If you know the code you won't have a problem

May 4, 2007 | 02:14 PM

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That I didnt get from the dealer. I wish I had asked for it. $62.50 just to get that!

I just called the dealer and they are going to look up the hard copy and get me the code. She was surprised it wasnt already on my invoice.

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