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jleonardlee
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Sep 15, 2012, 2:30 PM
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2008 Charger Problems
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2008 Dodge Charger
3.5 L Engine
75,00 miles
Engine light, ESP light, and the cruise control light are continuosly lit . When the problem first began, I was able to drive the car. When the car is first started the engine light is lit, but the cruise control and ESP function properly. However, after stopping for a red light or whatever, the cruise control and ESP are inoperable. Today the car started roughly and dies when I put it in gear.
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Hammer Time
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Sep 15, 2012, 2:36 PM
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Re: 2008 Charger Problems
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The "check engine" light is an indicator for a system that monitors many electronic functions in the system, also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). It can come on for any of hundreds of different causes from any of the systems that the computer monitors. Some are very important and can lead to further component or engine damage and some are emissions related not as serious but still a problem and need to be repaired.
Your first step is to have the computer scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that were set when the check engine light came on. Those codes will give you specific information about what the computer saw and will get you pointed in the right direction to find your problem. With a 1996 or newer and some 95 cars and you have an AutoZone or Advanced auto parts in your area, they will read them for free. Once you have these code numbers, we can be a lot more specific about what your problem may be.
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