error p1537 98 windstar

[elenita]

my check engine light was on and my neighbor reconnected a vaccuum hose that was off when the light didnt reset i went to autozone and they scanned it and it has error p1537. is where is the intake diverter located?

[Freakzilla69]

That's your rear Intake Manifold Runner Controller. It's inside the Lower Intake Manifold.

The error code can be caused by either sludge built up inside the lower manifold, a faulty actuator (most likely) or a vacuum leak in the line goint to the controller.

It's a common problem and there's lots of topics here about it.

The bad news is that if your problem is the controller, they are about $200 a piece and you have to order the part. It's not something they sell at Autozone.

[Freakzilla69]

I forgot to mention...

As a temporary fix, you can rig the runner closed with wire or tie-wraps and the light will go off.

[elenita]

Originally Posted by Freakzilla69

I forgot to mention...

As a temporary fix, you can rig the runner closed with wire or tie-wraps and the light will go off.

Thanks for the info, i guess i'll get the Chilton out of the library and attempt this, another adventure for me. thanks

[wiswind]

It takes a certain number of "drive cycles" without a failure for the light to go OFF.
The computer will keep the code stored and the light lit for while.....even after the problem is gone.....to enable a diagnosis.......
In short, wait a while for the light to have a chance to go out on its own.....or clear the code (if you don't have a code reader.....disconnect the negative battery cable, wait at least 15 minutes, reconnect).

The problem with clearing the code this way is that it will remove the "driveability" information....which takes a while to relearn.....so you don't want to do this within a few weeks of going for a emissions test (if your area requires one) as they will get a P1000 code indicating that the OBDII system has been cleared......and they will not pass you until the system completely re-learns the information.

Don't run out and buy a expensive part that you may not need.