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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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please help!!!!

i have a 03 f150 4.2L 4x4 when i have the heat or fan on the truck runs like i have a bad injector or plug. I just had a tune up 2 months ago. when i turn off the fan switch the truck will run almost normal.. does anyone have any answers. please help!!!
 

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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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did it start doing this right after the tune up?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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no it was about a month after
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Have you alt. checked. Your fan could be drawing enough current to rob other sensors, and they could be failing due to a lack of current. Just a thought...
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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thanks i will check. One other thing is the service engine light is always on solid until i get on the highway once i get up over 100km the light will start to blink, when i get off the highway it will go solid again.. The truck is all stock at the time.....
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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You need to have the codes read and post the code numbers here. Someone will tell you what they mean and where to start looking to fix your problem. A blinking CEL is usually a misfire or a pending code, I think. The solid CEL if for a code that has already been set. Autozone will scan them for free if you have one close by you. You gave your speed in k/hr so I am "assuming" that you are north of the border, so IDK if they have autozones in your "neck of the woods".
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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I got the code and it said #3 cylinder i just changed the the plugs and wires about a month ago should i start there again?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Yep. Check your plug and wire. Make sure you use di-eletric grease on the plug boot. Be sure you reset the code or computer. If you dont have a scanner, you can remove the batery cables for 5-10 min and that should do it.
 
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Thanks i will try that, i'll let you know how i make out..
 
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