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Old May 22, 2003 | 10:01 PM
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does anyone have a problem with their engine light coming on and going of at its own will. it seems to be linked to(would you believe it) fan switch on the HVAC control. it also affects the oil pressure gauge and voltage gauge.any help is appreciated.
 
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Old May 22, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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What year is the truck and what engine do you have?
 
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Old May 22, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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1988 with a 7.3 diesel
 
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Old May 23, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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Have you pulled the codes? It sounds like a weak alternator or bad ground is causing a low-voltage condition. Or it could involve the glow plug relay. That link will also tell you how to diagnose things with the engine running.
 
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how do i pull the codes it has no computer to my knowledge
 
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Old May 23, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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Click on the blue text above that says "pulled the codes".
 
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Old May 23, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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the truck has a C6 there is no PCM, ECM or anything
 
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Old May 23, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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In that case, I have no idea what trips the engine light, other than low oil pressure maybe.
 
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