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jimr2345
Posts: 37
Joined: 27 May 2011
Year and Model: 1997 850R
Location: DuPage County

Looking for Mechanic - Chicago - prefer DuPage County BYM

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I have a 1997 850R that has the following codes from emmissions:

P0172 - System too rich
P0300 - Missfire on more than one cyl.
P0302 - Cyl #2 Missfire
P0303 - CYL #3 Misfire
P0172 - Long Term fuel trim
P0402 - Gas cap or J tube

This first 4 codes seem like they would be taken care of by a tuneup or just new plugs. The gas cap is easy but the jtube - I have no idea! P0172 - saw a post here on it - looks like it's not too bad.

I need to find someone to help me with this/do it for me. While I am capable, I dont' have tools or a place to do it since I divorces my cheating ex a few years ago! :) I have to spend $450.00 to get an exemption or all the codes need to be cleared. Either or - Most shpos are going to rip me off - we all know that so I am hoping someone could refer one that is honest, not too expensive or a backyard guy to help me out.

Problem is, It's hard for me to leave the car since I don't have anyone to take me home and such! But I guess I can figure that out!
A learning experience is one of those things that says....
You screwed that up, try something different!
<--- Stolen and slightly modified. :)

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