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Jun 2, 2011 | 06:37 PM

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UP_There

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Originally Posted by little rowe boat

Thanks for the info everyone.

if by chance nobody has an AE scanner in your area.....a Superchips tuner will also pull codes. That's what I use, works great as a code reader, and also does a fine job as a paperweight

Jun 2, 2011 | 07:51 PM

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F350-6

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If there are absolutely no symptoms of the truck acting up other than the dash light, I'd say go ahead and stop by the auto parts stores for a free scan. The only reason I say this is because you're in California and likely have a GPCM instead of a GPR like most of the rest of us. If you've got a glow plug code, the free scan might pick it up.

Jun 2, 2011 | 11:26 PM

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Bonanza35

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I've heard in California they won't scan your veliches any more. Some new state law or something. Thats what autozone told my neighbor. This is for auto part places only, not dealers.

Jun 3, 2011 | 12:16 PM

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little rowe boat

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I was able to get the codes pulled and it looks like I need to replace a couple of glow plugs.
Thanks for all the help.
Jeff

Jun 3, 2011 | 05:01 PM

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Dunatic12

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I live in Corona, Ca and I have a scanner. would be more than happy to meet you and read the codes if you still need it.

Jun 3, 2011 | 06:39 PM

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clintbonnie

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Dunatic12... you'r a good guy.. reps points for you..!! Let us know what you find..

Dec 8, 2012 | 12:12 AM

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Jeff Cochran

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I have an f350 superduty 08 diesel the service engine soon light came on. It runs just fine. From what I am seeing I have to take it to a ford dealer, is that right

Dec 8, 2012 | 12:20 AM

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PaysonPSD

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Originally Posted by Jeff Cochran

I have an f350 superduty 08 diesel the service engine soon light came on. It runs just fine. From what I am seeing I have to take it to a ford dealer, is that right

You don't have to take it to a Ford dealer. Anybody with AE that has been updated to new version in the last four years or any decent shop should be able to scan it for codes.

Post your location. Maybe there is an FTE member with a scantool close by who will volunteer to pull the codes.

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Dec 8, 2012 | 12:59 AM

#24

VegasFordSD

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From: Vacaville, CA

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Originally Posted by Jeff Cochran

I have an f350 superduty 08 diesel the service engine soon light came on. It runs just fine. From what I am seeing I have to take it to a ford dealer, is that right

What Robin said...click on the "B.E.S.T map" link in my signature, and post up location. If you are close to someone, I'm sure plans can get made.