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First post / SES light question
Hi everybody, this is my first post on this site. I bought an '02 150xl 4.6 4 x 2 regular cab/long bed last week, my first ford. I am super happy with it. It has 130,000 (mostly highway) on it and it seems to have been very well taken care of.
Anyways, my reason for posting: I was told by the guy that sold it to me that when he got the truck two days before i saw it the service engine light was on, he plugged it in and it gave him the code for the oxygen sensor. When I test drove the truck, the light did not come on. It passed inspection last week no questions asked. The service engine soon light came on again a couple days ago. The truck is running beautifully.
I've read a few threads on this site concerning this issue and I realize that before I post the pxxxx code nobody will be able to give me any concrete advice, so that is my next step, i'll post it as soon as I can get a chance. Any advice about my problem or my model truck will be greatly appreciated!
Everybody on here seems very helpful and genuine so i figured i'd jump in and say hello.
Nick
Anyways, my reason for posting: I was told by the guy that sold it to me that when he got the truck two days before i saw it the service engine light was on, he plugged it in and it gave him the code for the oxygen sensor. When I test drove the truck, the light did not come on. It passed inspection last week no questions asked. The service engine soon light came on again a couple days ago. The truck is running beautifully.
I've read a few threads on this site concerning this issue and I realize that before I post the pxxxx code nobody will be able to give me any concrete advice, so that is my next step, i'll post it as soon as I can get a chance. Any advice about my problem or my model truck will be greatly appreciated!
Everybody on here seems very helpful and genuine so i figured i'd jump in and say hello.
Nick
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Just make sure you don't shart if you're facing up-wind....
OK, got the codes: p0171 and p0174. Oxygen sensor(s).
The kid at autozone said it could be one or both, and that i'd have to get a test ran to see which one it is unless i just replaced both.
Anybody with experience? (mine is an '02 f150 4.6)
OK, got the codes: p0171 and p0174. Oxygen sensor(s).
The kid at autozone said it could be one or both, and that i'd have to get a test ran to see which one it is unless i just replaced both.
Anybody with experience? (mine is an '02 f150 4.6)
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Just make sure you don't shart if you're facing up-wind....
OK, got the codes: p0171 and p0174. Oxygen sensor(s).
The kid at autozone said it could be one or both, and that i'd have to get a test ran to see which one it is unless i just replaced both.
Anybody with experience? (mine is an '02 f150 4.6)
OK, got the codes: p0171 and p0174. Oxygen sensor(s).
The kid at autozone said it could be one or both, and that i'd have to get a test ran to see which one it is unless i just replaced both.
Anybody with experience? (mine is an '02 f150 4.6)
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thanks king ranch
I searched these forums for my codes and found a ton of advice.... It seems like checking the vaccum hoses is the place to start.
Question: Besides possible poor gas mileage, are there other tell-tale signs that could help me diagnose the problem?
I searched these forums for my codes and found a ton of advice.... It seems like checking the vaccum hoses is the place to start.
Question: Besides possible poor gas mileage, are there other tell-tale signs that could help me diagnose the problem?
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