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Check engine light is flashing. So we changed out the spark plugs. Still the light keeps flashing. And it's having trouble going. Help

Submitted: 379 days and 20 hours ago via AutoBeef.
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Posted by Dan 379 days and 20 hours ago.

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1998 Chevrolet malibu 2.4 twin cam

Already Tried:
Changed the spark plugs. Tried to reset the car's computer system.

379 days and 20 hours ago.

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1998 Chevy Malibu

2.4 Twin Cam

135,000

 

Changed the spark plugs

Unplugged the battery to reset the computer system

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I would change the fuel filter checking it for any blockage, check the exhaust for a restrictive catalytic converter by removing the front oxygen sensor and installing an exhaust back pressure tester. If over 2 psi at 1000 RPM suspect a plugged cat converter.

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