It's 99 degrees here! UGH!
Check Engine Light- constant on
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Without the gold emblem meaning it sez superchips but is not gold colored ?
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I've had a bad glow plug in the Ex for almost 4 years now that keeps my light activated.
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OK all, thank you so much for helping me out with this! Hubs is going out to get a photo. Regarding your question about the Superchips emblem, it's not on there at all. The smog cert dude that reset my computer said I have to travel 50 miles before my computer recovers it's memory? I have no idea if that's accurate or not. I haven't driven 50 miles since he reset my fault codes in any case and my CEL has not come on again. 
We attached some photos of my Ex and the computer.
We attached some photos of my Ex and the computer.
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Yes, the computer stores a history of fault codes for 50-100 miles.
Tip, Do not exceed about 3/4 throttle for the next 50 miles or so.
If it does have an old reflashed chip they typically only tripped codes at full throttle.
Tip, Do not exceed about 3/4 throttle for the next 50 miles or so.
If it does have an old reflashed chip they typically only tripped codes at full throttle.
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Rhat support bracket around the computer kinda renders things difficult to see.. Just saying ' 
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I only recall my light coming on under full load. Should be no problem cruising highway speeds.
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Ya, I've gone 50+ miles now and no light but then I shut it off to come back to work. So we'll see whether it comes on next time I start it. That's what happened in the past although I don't recall whether it was after 50 or 100 miles.
On a separate note, Krazee Matt mentioned some bluetooth enabled scan tools so I can get the codes myself. I have researched it on the 7.3L forum and the internet and there are so many threads but not many that deal with the BT technology. Looks like, based on reviews, that BlueDriver is their tool of choice. Do any of you have any thoughts or experience?
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On a separate note, Krazee Matt mentioned some bluetooth enabled scan tools so I can get the codes myself. I have researched it on the 7.3L forum and the internet and there are so many threads but not many that deal with the BT technology. Looks like, based on reviews, that BlueDriver is their tool of choice. Do any of you have any thoughts or experience?
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Tugly's (Rich) post in this one: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1420317-obd-app.html
Link from Rich's signature line on OBDII devices: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...the-cheap.html
I'm running a ScanGauge myself, not as in-depth as Torque Pro or AE, but it suits my needs.
Link from Rich's signature line on OBDII devices: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...the-cheap.html
I'm running a ScanGauge myself, not as in-depth as Torque Pro or AE, but it suits my needs.
