Auto Parts: check engine light, toyota celica gt, toyota celica

Question
i purchased a 2000 toyota celica gt but i had to buy an engine for the car. inwhich i did but i found a 20003 engine and they but it in. but after the check engine light went on. i fix the problem it registered.but once again the check engine light went on again.someone told me it might be the computer in my car being that its a 2000 computer and the engine i purchased is 2003.do you think i need to change my computer?hopeing to recieve from you a good report. thank you

Answer
Hi Zeta,

Whatever computer issues you are experiencing are not being caused by the engine being from a different year Celica. The interchange for your engine is:
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If you have the 1ZZFE engine
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Direct-interchange:
CELICA 00-03 1ZZFE eng (GT, VIN R, 5th digit)

Non-direct-interchange:
MR2 00-03 (1ZZFE eng, VIN R, 5th digit)

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If you have the 2ZZGE engine
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Direct-interchange:
CELICA 00-03 2ZZGE eng (GTS, VIN Y, 5th digit)

Non-direct-interchange:
MATRIX 03 2ZZGE eng (XRS)
VIBE 03-04 (1.8L), VIN L, opt LNK

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The only way I'd think you MAY have an issue with that engine is if it came from a Non-direct-interchange application. If the engine in your car came out of, let's say a Matrix, there MAY be differences in which case you'd need to possibly change a sensor or two in order to make it compatible with your ECM, but it's not likely. I'd say your check-engine problem lies elsewhere.

Maybe you need to find a different person to work on your vehicle. My advice on finding a new technician is simple. Steer clear of 'chain' stores like Firestone, Sears, Pep Boys, Monro Muffler/Brake, Midas, etc. as they usually only employ ONE ASE Certified Tech just so they can say they do and chances are, that guy is the asst. manager or manager and is not in the store to diagnose/repair vehicles anyway. Find a service location in the link below or get some names out of the yellow-pages and do a drive-by. Garages that employ ASE Certified Technicians will be marked with the 'Blue-Seal' insignia. If unsure about whether a place employs Certified Techs, just ask to see their credentials. ALL ASE Certified Technicians will be PROUD to show and display their certificate(s).

Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
Fred
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