check engine light on
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Originally posted by j_yates78
i will check ASAP, if that is not the case what will be the other possibilities? I read some posts and i think this is the order and possible issues please let me know if this sounds right,
1. check fuel filter position
2. clean IAC
3. Coil packs (one may be bad?, there any way to check without a coder?) the reason i ask is because ford dealer wants $120.00 to check the codes i think that is ridiculous.
4. O2 sensor? not sure about this one.
Once again thank you all.
Jason
i will check ASAP, if that is not the case what will be the other possibilities? I read some posts and i think this is the order and possible issues please let me know if this sounds right,
1. check fuel filter position
2. clean IAC
3. Coil packs (one may be bad?, there any way to check without a coder?) the reason i ask is because ford dealer wants $120.00 to check the codes i think that is ridiculous.
4. O2 sensor? not sure about this one.
Once again thank you all.
Jason
1. couldn't hurt
2. couldn't hurt
3. if a coil pack was bad, the engine would misfire. This would be indicated by a flashing "Service Engine Soon" light rather than a straight light. If the CP was FU$^ED up, then maybe.
4. could be.
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Although I have nothing specific to add on thisparticular engine problem, I did want to chime in and say that owning a tool to pull codes, reset light, etc is about as necessary as a good set of sockets if you want to work on these trucks.
For me a laptop based tool (AutoTap) works great ( I already had the laptop). Cost was $200 for the generic, $99 more for Ford specific - expensive at first, but more than paid for in time and especially in parts replaced that were not the cause of the problem.
For me a laptop based tool (AutoTap) works great ( I already had the laptop). Cost was $200 for the generic, $99 more for Ford specific - expensive at first, but more than paid for in time and especially in parts replaced that were not the cause of the problem.