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Edward L Brock Posted on Mar 03, 2015
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What causes the Check Engine light to stay on in my 1999 Chevy Silverado? Gas cap is tight, O2 sensor is ok.

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You need a diagnostic scan to see what the code is. Might be a simple resets

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