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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 12:13 PM
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Question Check Engine light

Help! I replaced the plugs, wires, cap and rotor on my 1995 300. When I went to start the engine for a test ride it failed to start because I did not connect the coil wire to the coil. attaching the wire solved the starting problem but now the Check Engine light comes on and stays on. I checked the plug wires and they are in the correct positions and the truck runs great. I disconnected the battery for about an hour to thinking that it would clear a code caused by the failed start but the light still comes on. I will have the codes pulled today to see what is stored. Any one have a problem like this before or know the cause.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 04:49 PM
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prob computer is detecting a misfire make sure the wires are seated on the plugs and the cap all the way and make sure the boots aren't cracked or torn. it is possible to buy a bad set of wires
 
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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You may have broken a vacuum line perhaps to the egr valve. Check it out
 
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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i doubt he broke a vacum line changing stuff but anything is possible i broke one changing a battery LOL
 
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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Yeah I broke the one to the egr changing my plugs. I know its a long shot but maybe.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 06:00 AM
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Coops,
Your right on. I looked around under the hood and found one of the tubes cracked. repaired and now the light is out. Thanks to you and all.
 
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