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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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SERVICE ENGINE SOON

I have a 2000 F350 with the 7.3 diesel in it.The service engine soon light in the dash keeps turning on. I was wondering what would cause this??
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Could be a great number of things. You need to pull codes.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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Moved to the 1999 - 2003 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel forum.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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So you don't waste your time, none of the auto parts stores can pull the codes (at least any I know of)...you need to find someone who has an AE scanner with the diesel software.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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So you don't waste your time, none of the auto parts stores can pull the codes (at least any I know of)...you need to find someone who has an AE scanner with the diesel software.
I went to the dealership and they quoted me $105.00 to just pull the code. Thats why I thought i would try and get some idea of what might be going on here. I disconnected the batteries which reset the light but then after about 45 miles it turned back on.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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I went to the dealership and they quoted me $105.00 to just pull the code. Thats why I thought i would try and get some idea of what might be going on here. I disconnected the batteries which reset the light but then after about 45 miles it turned back on.
Where are you located ?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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Where are you located ?
Riverside Ca.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Do you have a tuner/chip/ or programmer installed ? If so, the engine light will come on if driven hard or towing.. and will go out after normal driving.. How does the engine run when the light is on..?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by clintbonnie
Do you have a tuner/chip/ or programmer installed ? If so, the engine light will come on if driven hard or towing.. and will go out after normal driving.. How does the engine run when the light is on..?
No tuner chip or programer. The light stays on all the time. The engine runs normal, no problems yet.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Then it's time to get your fault codes read by a compatible scanner for our engine ..otherwise it is a guess game.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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I know there are a couple of members in your area down south, not sure if any of them have AE but hopefully someone can hook you up. As the others said, need to get those codes pulled, after that, everyone will be able to steer you in the right direction. Goodluck, hopefully someone comes through.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Maybe start a new thread .. saying anyone with a scanner Riverside, Ca..Help.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Steve, in Lakewood has an AE. He hangs mostly in the SoCal chapter forum, and in the 6-OH! forum.

SteveBricks is his user-name. Super-good guy, and willing to help out.

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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Thanks for the info everyone.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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Please report back after you have your codes read...

(also, it would be nice to put in your signature info on your truck)
 
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