Chevrolet/Check Engine Code
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Question
I have a 1998 Malibu with a check engine light problem. The problem is that my check engine light is on and the code is a P1374 which from what I have found is a cylinder 4 misfire. My mechanic tells me that theis code is an ignition ground out and the reason it is on is because I changed my own spark plugs. Apparently when I unplugged the wire from the spark plug it arced to the computer and register a false code. Is this even possible? To me it sounds like they are just making things up because they think I am stupid. Please let me know what you think. Thank you.
Chris ;
Hi -well you could have caused the computer to show a false code , but it should come out just as easy . it might go away by itself in a few days. I would wait to see if it
will go away in a few days. if not there is no reason for it to be removed with a meter . ok
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