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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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98 explorer 5.0

my check engine light came on. ford said bad plugs and wires. I changed them but light is still on. how do i turn it off.
 

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Disconnect your battery for about 10 minutes, then reconnect. The light should go off. If it comes back on, go by Auto Zone. THey will do a code read for free - then let us know what code it reads...


 
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