My Expy's service engine soon light came on...I did the dtc code check and got a 9202 code....what is this for? I looked in the dealer workshop manual and can not find this code.

Thanks for all of your help.

Milkman

 

The odometer codes are not particularly useful for diagnosis of the SES/CEL. The odometer codes are related only to functions that are part of the instrument cluster.

You can consult the service CD for the HEC Dealer Test mode for the cluster at:
Group 4 Electrical
Section 413-01 Instrument Cluster
Diagnosis and Testing

The supplied table also gives a limited number of corresponding OBD-II codes that relate to functions monitored by the cluster.


You will need an OBD-II scanner to pull the codes that have turned on the SES/CEL.

Many autoparts stores (Autozone and Advance Auto, for example) for free. If you avail yourself of this service, follow this advice:

1. WRITE DOWN THE EXACT CODES! Format will be PXXXX where xxxx is a four digit number.

2. Come back here and perform a SEARCH in this forum, the 1997-2002 truck forum, and the relevent engine forum. You will usually find that someone else has had the same fault and that there is a pretty good amount of diagnostic and repair information already here that will help you. Certain codes are so common that they should be stickied at the top (i.e. P0401 and the combo of P0171 & P0174).

3. If you get stuck and need further assistance after doing some homework, please ask.

4. If you just want a quick fix, take it to the dealer or a shop. Give them your keys and credit card and say "Just fix it!" Come back later and bend over.

Since you already have a workshop manual, #4 ain't too likely.

Steve

 

You are correct...number 4 will NEVER happen...I got certified two summers ago in AC just so I wouldn't get a $2500 dollar shafting...it has since saved my about $5K! The class was less than $200. I like doing it myself. I will go to Autozone and get the codes then get genuine Ford parts when I know what animal I am dealing with.

Thanks for you extensive/detailed answer.

Milkman

 

My 99 Expy had two vacuum leaks...both at elbows/bends on the vacuum system....I fixed both and cleared the P0171 & P0174 codes with my new OBD II computer and it worked great....the vehicle also runs much smoother.

Thanks for all the help.

Milkman