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Old 11-08-2008, 12:50 PM   #1
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unable to check engine codes

1998 ford econoline e 150 4.6 v8 206k just purchused for a work truck. the check engine light is on, sometimes flashing. i tried to connect my scanner but it cant see the vechichle. ideas on where to start?
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Old 11-08-2008, 01:12 PM   #2
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Re: unable to check engine codes

take it to auto zone or advance since the check engine light is on they can hook it up. may just be o-2 you can unplug o-2 see if it makes it run diffirent?
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Old 11-09-2008, 12:16 PM   #3
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Re: unable to check engine codes

the autozone couldn't check them ether. I went home and discovered a blown fuse. replaced it the pulled my codes and made the repair. it was a loose plugwire.
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Old 11-09-2008, 07:19 PM   #4
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Re: unable to check engine codes

huh if check engine is on around here they can do it. main thing you got it fixed.
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