The Dreaded Wrench Disappeared!
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The Dreaded Wrench Disappeared!
Saturday, driving in ~6 inches of snow in 4WD at 40MPH at -4ºF we felt a large clunk. I don’t believe I hit anything. It sounded like it may have come from the transfer case but this is far from certain. I think that the cruise control was on but I’m not positive. The dreaded wrench appeared in the display and in a short while I noticed that the cruise control didn’t work.
70 miles later I parked and as a test re-started the engine. No bad symptoms. Later we drove home and all was well. Today I went to the near-by auto parts store and their scanner tool said no codes stored.
Is there anything I should check?? I have no idea of what happened.
Thanks.
note: ‘11 F-250 6.2L Supercab shortbed
70 miles later I parked and as a test re-started the engine. No bad symptoms. Later we drove home and all was well. Today I went to the near-by auto parts store and their scanner tool said no codes stored.
Is there anything I should check?? I have no idea of what happened.
Thanks.
note: ‘11 F-250 6.2L Supercab shortbed
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If your cruise was on maybe you hit a slick spot causing the tires to spin until they hit a high traction spot which could cause a jolt when they hooked up. If there isn't a code stored I don't think there is anything you can do but drive it and see if it comes back.
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the wrench is a powertrain fault.
It may have just resolved itself.
The code is likely still in the history.
I don't think I would be too concerned at this point unless it comes back.
It may have just resolved itself.
The code is likely still in the history.
I don't think I would be too concerned at this point unless it comes back.
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Weather.. ??
the computer sensed a Fault.. set the light..."wrench" over a period of time computer determined the fault is No longer valid... turned light off.
so WAIT and see. as for "Now".. no problem to fix.
the computer sensed a Fault.. set the light..."wrench" over a period of time computer determined the fault is No longer valid... turned light off.
so WAIT and see. as for "Now".. no problem to fix.
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2 cents worth, never thought it was a good idea to use cruise in the snow to begin with.......
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There is a lot to be said for prudence. OTOH you just get used to it and you can't avoid work for every snow.
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To Boaterguy and those who came after with the same sentiments,,, thanks. I read your post too quickly and didn't catch on. (FWIW I read "... cruising in the snow" instead of "... use cruise in the snow".) Point taken.
To follow thru: the wrench hasn't come back and I guess nothing is wrong. I'd still like to understand what the clunk was but I guess that won't happen.
Thanks. I appreciate your responses.
To follow thru: the wrench hasn't come back and I guess nothing is wrong. I'd still like to understand what the clunk was but I guess that won't happen.
Thanks. I appreciate your responses.
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