Q: I have a 1992 toyota cressida. About two days ago the check engine light came on and then turned off,thats when my car shut off. M

asked by on November 08, 2017

My car dosnt have the check engine light,but it dose come on and then goes off along with my car! The car still starts up but the check engine light comes on then off and so does my car,whst could it be?

My car has 84000 miles.
My car's transmission is unknown to me.

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