bongo667

Has the light ever come on then went off? When an OBD vehicle ( any vehicle 96+) has a check engine light come one even if the light goes off the OBD system locks the error code. If you are near an Autozone, Advance Auto, PEP Boys or any chain automotive store, just stop by and get them to check your car's error codes. They will check it for free. I am curious to see if the OBD system has an error code and you don't know about it. I was thinking about the spitting and sputtering last night. Get some one to check your PCV valve also. These valves are common culprits of bad idle and other strange things. But on the other hand with your car being a 1998 model, if something major was wrong, the OBD system will have a code even if the Check engine light is not on currently. I hope this helps