Check Engine Light

xxrals22xx · January 19th, 2007, 04:44 PM

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

mdvaldosta · January 19th, 2007, 04:46 PM

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.

Juggalo_X · January 19th, 2007, 04:47 PM

nope oil will not throw a code its a mechanical issue. is it flashing? that would mean a missfire.

xxrals22xx · January 19th, 2007, 04:49 PM

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

AtlanticBlue99 · January 19th, 2007, 04:53 PM

just post up the code it throws and we can go from there...

xxrals22xx · January 19th, 2007, 04:54 PM

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?

AtlanticBlue99 · January 19th, 2007, 04:56 PM

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.

xxrals22xx · January 19th, 2007, 04:57 PM

ok well hopefully its nothing big i just bought the car lol

Juggalo_X · January 19th, 2007, 04:58 PM

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.

Juggalo_X · January 19th, 2007, 05:22 PM

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

GreenFaleen · January 19th, 2007, 05:27 PM

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.

Juggalo_X · January 19th, 2007, 05:31 PM

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

GreenFaleen · January 19th, 2007, 05:31 PM

*by the way that second link is neat that digital tach will be an awesome help*

Juggalo_X · January 19th, 2007, 05:32 PM

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

GreenFaleen · January 19th, 2007, 05:34 PM

yeah is it accurate or off from your analog one

*sry for the hijack*

Juggalo_X · January 19th, 2007, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

yeah is it accurate or off from your analog one

*sry for the hijack*

looks to be right on the ball and u the enG is for MPH and the M is for KPH its sweet

GreenFaleen · January 19th, 2007, 05:52 PM

yeah I thought that was neat too.

Ninjawafers! · January 19th, 2007, 07:08 PM

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)

GreenFaleen · January 19th, 2007, 07:21 PM

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.

scubasteve041186 · January 19th, 2007, 07:22 PM

mines on due to no cats and no MIL eliminators

lol

January 19th, 2007, 04:44 PM	#1
xxrals22xx Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: saco, ME Posts: 429 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check Engine Light 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

January 19th, 2007, 04:53 PM	#5
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	just post up the code it throws and we can go from there... __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

January 19th, 2007, 04:54 PM	#6
xxrals22xx Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: saco, ME Posts: 429 iTrader: 0 reviews	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? __________________

January 19th, 2007, 04:56 PM	#7
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	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. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

January 19th, 2007, 04:57 PM	#8
xxrals22xx Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: saco, ME Posts: 429 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok well hopefully its nothing big i just bought the car lol __________________

January 19th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#2
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	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.

January 19th, 2007, 04:47 PM	#3
Juggalo_X I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang 232/CBR600 14+@Slow Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Western Ontario Posts: 6,688 iTrader: 0 reviews	nope oil will not throw a code its a mechanical issue. is it flashing? that would mean a missfire.

January 19th, 2007, 04:49 PM	#4
xxrals22xx Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: saco, ME Posts: 429 iTrader: 0 reviews	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

January 19th, 2007, 04:58 PM	#9
Juggalo_X I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang 232/CBR600 14+@Slow Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Western Ontario Posts: 6,688 iTrader: 0 reviews	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.

January 19th, 2007, 05:22 PM	#10
Juggalo_X I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang 232/CBR600 14+@Slow Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Western Ontario Posts: 6,688 iTrader: 0 reviews	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

January 19th, 2007, 05:27 PM	#11
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	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. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 19th, 2007, 05:31 PM	#13
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	by the way that second link is neat that digital tach will be an awesome help __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 19th, 2007, 05:34 PM	#15
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah is it accurate or off from your analog one sry for the hijack __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 19th, 2007, 05:52 PM	#17
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah I thought that was neat too. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 19th, 2007, 07:08 PM	#18
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,379 iTrader: 1 reviews	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) __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

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January 19th, 2007, 07:21 PM	#19
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	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. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 19th, 2007, 07:22 PM	#20
scubasteve041186 Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 mustang 40th annv. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: kelowna,BC, Canada Posts: 1,382 iTrader: 0 reviews	mines on due to no cats and no MIL eliminators lol

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