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Old 07-18-2006, 09:01 PM
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Re: Check Engine Light

These cars are very sensitive to voltage fluctuations and a few volts low will set off a CEL or other prompts. My 1988 750 and was doing similar issues to your car and it was the alternator that was going (low voltage at idle) and finally the alternator died. Replaced alternator and no more issues.
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