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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 04:55 AM
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 06:31 PM
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hey guys i got code 538 today and i dont understand it any info?
1992 F250 r/c l/b 4X4 351 ZF5spd 33" BFG Allterrains clarion CD MTX 6500D amp pushin 2 12" 6000 series subs
 
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anyone??
1992 F250 r/c l/b 4X4 351 ZF5spd 33" BFG Allterrains clarion CD MTX 6500D amp pushin 2 12" 6000 series subs
 
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 08:50 PM
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check out this web site steve 83 always recomends page down you'll find the code and the procedure. http://www.broncodata.com/tech/codes.htm
 
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 09:11 PM
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code 538

You really need to read the specific instructions in the Haynes manual, but suffice it to say: it's not an engine problem that sets that code.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 09:19 PM
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code 538

youve done something wrong during the test
operator error
 
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