Antonia Mogg: The good ol' shadetree mechanic excuse. It's always a sensor as far as they are concerned. Unless you buy a GM product with a code P1870...then that sensor just became your transmission....and you need a new one.Pass on this car. An uneducated seller isn't a seller for long.
Eli Trapeni: Yes, it could be. You need to have the whole car thoroughly checked. Seek out a professional mechanic for an inspection. These are the necessary steps to inspect a used car: 1. Walk around the vehicle and look for obvious damage.2. Inspect for paint and body work.3. Mileage check.4. VIN history check.5. Basic mechanical inspection.6. Frame analysis.7. Inspect the interior.8. Inspect for flood damage.9. Test drive the car.Doing this before purchasing a car will save you money, time and frustration....Show more
Lester Haschke: That's THE most common B$ excuse for CEL: tell the mark what the mark wants to hear: Oh, yank a lil sensor out, replace it w/ one for $! 30, and all is well.Of course get it checked, up, down n sideways, pref by the name-brand dealer: Ford car: Ford dealer.PS: there's no such sensor as Check Engine Light Sensor; so ask you acquaintance, "What was the name of that sensor again? I wana check prices on them"If they respond "Why??!!," nuf sed....Show more
Pei Heatherly: There are numerous sensors that input into the ECU that can make the check engine light come on. This guy doesn't know what he's talking about. It could be a cheap fix or it could be very expensive. Either have it checked my a competent mechanic or look at buying another car.
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