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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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Ford 6.0 litre check engine light?

On occasion my 2003 Ford F-350 6.0L When towing the check engine light comes on. Where could I start looking and why does it do that?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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1st course of action is to check for DTC's with a code reader.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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I assume your gauges are all within normal range? Like the trans temp or engine temp aren't in the red? Stop by an auto parts store and pull the codes.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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What color light was it RED or YELLER ??? Need codes first if yellow. If red, back off the loud pedal and check for hi readings on gauges...it's not always a failure when lights come on, maybe just a warrning to ease up....PT
 
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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What color light was it RED or YELLER ??? Need codes first if yellow. If red, back off the loud pedal and check for hi readings on gauges...it's not always a failure when lights come on, maybe just a warrning to ease up....PT

He said his CEL is on, that would be ORANGE. The CEL doesnt indicate to "ease up" That indicates a fault.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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If I wanted to invest in a code reader, what would be a good choice.

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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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On occasion my 2003 Ford F-350 6.0L When towing the check engine light comes on. Where could I start looking and why does it do that?
I had the same problem on my 04 6.0, my CEL would light up every time I towed. I would have it checked out, turned out my issues were the EGR on one occasion and the EBP sensor on the 2nd occasion and another EGR on the 3rd occasion. 3 consecutive trips I got hit with the CEL only while towing..... It's fixed now though!
 
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