2003 Chevy Impala engine light is on after getting several

2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
97,699 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KIMLONGORIA
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I had my car in shop in Dec and again in March. I had a tuneup done with spark plugs changed, transmission fluid flushed, cooling system repaird with the valves replaces and hoses, oil change as coolant was in oil, alignment, wheel hubs replaced, frame kit installed and front and rear struts done. Then I start car this morning and the engine is vibrating a lot and a loud noise is coming from engine when I put car in reverse. The check engine light came on as well. It drove fine yesterday.
Please help as I have spent over 3700 on the car this year and I don't have money to spend on it again.
Apr 20, 2008 at 2:26 PM
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MERLIN2021
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The guy who charged the 3700.00 should be more than willing to take care of this, however, you need to get the codes read, autozone will do it free, then post the result!
Apr 20, 2008 at 2:35 PM
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KIMLONGORIA
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Are you talking about the codes for the check engine light message? I am not sure I want to go back to that mechanic.
Apr 20, 2008 at 5:16 PM
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MERLIN2021
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First thing you need to do is have the codes read, Autozone does it free, Post the results with the code number(s). Even if the service engine light is not on, there should be freeze frame data stored.
If it won't make it to Autozone, buy a cheap scanner, they can be had for 30-40 dollars, a good investment, since they cover all cars sold in the USA from 96 on...
Apr 21, 2008 at 2:26 AM
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