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Old Jan 4, 2003 | 06:26 AM
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

ok guys i have a question. the check engine light in my 96 4.9 came on today for a few minutes then went off. how do i check the trouble codes on this truck?



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Old Jan 4, 2003 | 08:07 AM
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Haynes manual or this site that Steve83 refers too (he knows)
http://www.broncodata.com/tech/codes.htm
 
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Unfortunately, the '96 4.9L went OBD-II (and MAF), so you can't use that method. Many parts stores will pull & clear OBD-II codes free now, so I'd check with some nearby.
 
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