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Old January 19th, 2007, 05:44 PM   #1
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my check engine light went on i do have to change my oil soon would it be that well the light that went on was called" service engine soon" what does that mean same as check engine idk i need feedback my car has 56K and nothing wrong with it to my knowledge
 
Old January 19th, 2007, 05:46 PM   #2
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A sensor on your car is reading something out of the norm, so it may be a problem with your car or a problem with a sensor. Have your codes pulled (your local Autozone will do this for free), you'll then learn what's throwing the code. It could be as simple as a bad gas cap, O2 sensor, or something more serious.
 
Old January 19th, 2007, 05:47 PM   #3
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nope oil will not throw a code its a mechanical issue. is it flashing? that would mean a missfire.
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Old January 19th, 2007, 05:49 PM   #4
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nope no blinking and this is shitty i really think its a sensor or its being retard i have to drive to work at 6 so hopefully the light isnt still on but im goin to get a test somewhere anyways oh we'll see
 
Old January 19th, 2007, 05:53 PM   #5
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just post up the code it throws and we can go from there...
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Old January 19th, 2007, 05:54 PM   #6
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how much is a sensor anyways i mean they prob are all diffrent prices but if u had to guess, which or what do u think it is?
 
Old January 19th, 2007, 05:56 PM   #7
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no clue without the code. get autozone to check it. you have so many sensors and potential problem areas, but there is no telling where to begin without the code(s) the CEL throws.
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Old January 19th, 2007, 05:57 PM   #8
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ok well hopefully its nothing big i just bought the car lol
 
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You can check the on board diagnostics trouble codes from the trip meter display. Just press the trip meter reset button six times (five times in Ford's documentation, may differ depending on the panel version) after the gauge sweep. If everything has been okay in the engine, text "nonE" is displayed on the LCD. supposed to work its a fast way of pulling obd2 codes from my days at the ford dealership.
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Old January 19th, 2007, 06:22 PM   #10
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this should help you

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/dtcodes.htm

and refer to this as well

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/news/99hec.htm

then see if u can get a usable code
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Old January 19th, 2007, 06:27 PM   #11
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I bet you anything it is your rear o2 sensor mine was on for a year and you can get it fixed and it will just get stuck again. It is real annoying but won't mess up your car. A tuner from SCT will fix it permanently or you can go to a mechanic and have them fix it for like 80 or 90 bucks.
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Old January 19th, 2007, 06:31 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by GreenFaleen
I bet you anything it is your rear o2 sensor mine was on for a year and you can get it fixed and it will just get stuck again. It is real annoying but won't mess up your car. A tuner from SCT will fix it permanently or you can go to a mechanic and have them fix it for like 80 or 90 bucks.
if your buddies with a ford mechanic they can shut of the sensors just like a tuner for free and those links i posted great read i figured out some sweet stuff that my cluster can do
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Old January 19th, 2007, 06:31 PM   #13
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*by the way that second link is neat that digital tach will be an awesome help*
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Old January 19th, 2007, 06:32 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by GreenFaleen
*by the way that second link is neat that digital tach will be an awesome help*
i thought so too its sweet digital speedo is cool too
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Old January 19th, 2007, 06:34 PM   #15
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yeah is it accurate or off from your analog one

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Old January 19th, 2007, 06:49 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by GreenFaleen
yeah is it accurate or off from your analog one

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looks to be right on the ball and u the enG is for MPH and the M is for KPH its sweet
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Old January 19th, 2007, 06:52 PM   #17
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yeah I thought that was neat too.
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Old January 19th, 2007, 08:08 PM   #18
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my check engine light has been on since ive gotten the car lol... had nothing is wrong with anything as ive had it ran many times... i think the light just likes to shine (im my case anyways)
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that would be your o2 sensor never throws a code took a whole diagnostics test for my mechanic to figure it out stupid inspection people failed me so had to get it fixed.
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Old January 19th, 2007, 08:22 PM   #20
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mines on due to no cats and no MIL eliminators lol
 
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