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It means you need to go to Autozone or Shucks/Kraagen and have them read the codes with the diagnostic code reader which they will usually do free of charge. Something in or on the engine is malfunctioning and needs repair/replacement. The diagnostic code will tell you where to look for the problem. Oxygen sensor is an example of typical problem discovered but all engine sensors are monitored.

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Q: When the check engine light in a 1998 mercury mystique comes on what does that mean?
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