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Old 07-13-2018, 01:56 PM   #9
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Clearing codes is not a good thing to do. You've lost all the data that those codes had, which can be read by more advanced code readers than the regular OBD2 readers we all use normally.

Playing parts darts will only compound the issue. Brand new white box parts are defective way too often and when you start putting new parts not knowing the problem (hoping they fix the issue) you will get lost down a rabbit hole very quickly.

When the CEL pops up again, get the code read by someone with the proper tools so they know the conditions under which the CEL was thrown. You don't even know WHY the car stalled out (spark issue? fuel pressure?) and you want to start throwing parts at it. This is going to get real expensive real quick.

I'd recommend getting the issue diagnosed properly- pay someone with the tools and knowledge for an hour of labor to find the problem. Then you can save the money and fix it yourself.
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