Q: Check Engine light comes on and off depending on the weather. 1997 Ford Mustang
Hi...I have a 1997 Ford Mustang. The Check engine light comes on and off depending on the weather. The Ford dealership said the code that comes up is: P0302.
My car has a manual transmission.
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