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Jan 11, 2009 | 01:43 AM

DENTALMAN5

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I just purchased a 1999 F-250 7.3 w/ 178,000 mi. A light on the dash came on saying Service Engine Soon. Can you tell me what needs to be serviced and is something a novice can do himself. Also does anyone know of a good shop in the Fresno, Ca. area. thanks for your help.

Jan 11, 2009 | 01:45 AM

weekendwarriorfsw32

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Welcome to FTE. Can you tell us about what you were doing when the light came on. We need more in to help you out.

Jan 11, 2009 | 01:56 AM

DENTALMAN5

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Actually it just came on when I started the truck in the morning. I did notice that the day before, the truck died twice driving to work. I don't know if the two are related or not. It hasn't died for 3 days. Thanks.

Jan 11, 2009 | 02:06 AM

zx250

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How's the truck running? If you have a light, the you have a hard code stored and you need to have the codes read. Anything else will be hunt and search.

Jan 11, 2009 | 02:22 AM

weekendwarriorfsw32

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If its dying like some one just turned off the key I think you CPS might be going. But like zx250 said get it scanned and let us know!

Jan 11, 2009 | 02:51 AM

4inchlovin

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Welcome!!! Im with nick on this one... Someone should bring up the original CPS thread...

Jan 11, 2009 | 06:21 AM

jdecker88

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Welcome to FTE! It sounds like you might have CPS issue but you need to run your codes first as mentioned. Just bring us the code number and we can look it up!

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Jan 11, 2009 | 05:24 PM

Bigcat350

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Welcome to FTE. Listen to these guys they know these trucks.

Jan 11, 2009 | 05:25 PM

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Just a heads up. Most parts stores can't scan our trucks. Welcome and good luck.

Jan 12, 2009 | 01:41 PM

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Thanks for all the advice. I'll find out the code and see if the recall has been done and let you know.

Jan 12, 2009 | 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DENTALMAN5

Thanks for all the advice. I'll find out the code and see if the recall has been done and let you know.

Even if the recall has been done, buy another and change it out. They are around $25.00. If that is not the problem, you have a spare to keep in the glove box.

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