2003 Chevy Monte Carlo check engine light is on

2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
147,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAY37
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i started my monte up one morning and the check engine light came on and while i was driving the engine had trouble picking up or accelerating even though i was almost pressing down fully on the gas. I made sure i gave it time to warm up before i drove it so it cant have anything to do with running cold. And when i was coming to a stop the engine was shaking and it was causing the brake pedal to vibrate. i'm not sure if this is a problem with my engine or the exhaust. Any help would be appreciated. thanks
Oct 20, 2010 at 4:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check engine light on

Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on.
Oct 20, 2010 at 4:42 PM
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