Service engine light came on
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Service engine light came on
I have a 2008 F350 diesel dually with 6500 miles on it (I know, I know I need to drive it more) I just started it after setting idle for 3 weeks while I went on vacation, well after about 1 mile the engine light came on. Any ideas what could cause this and will it be safe to drive to my closest dealer (85 miles away). It was completly serviced at 5000 miles. Thanks in advance.
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get an OBDII code reader and plug it in to the datalink below the dash and to the left of the steering column.
Otherwise, some autoparts stores like O'Reilly's and others will read codes for you for free.
Otherwise, some autoparts stores like O'Reilly's and others will read codes for you for free.
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I have a 2008 F350 diesel dually with 6500 miles on it (I know, I know I need to drive it more) I just started it after setting idle for 3 weeks while I went on vacation, well after about 1 mile the engine light came on. Any ideas what could cause this and will it be safe to drive to my closest dealer (85 miles away). It was completly serviced at 5000 miles. Thanks in advance.
My check engine light came on back in Jan/Feb. Guess what I got as a
post Christmas present?
Fuel Filters -- The $3200 Story - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
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My 08 build truck used to have the check engine light come on reguarly. When I had the codes checked it was a exhaust filter hiccup everytime. The light would go out after a few days. A Spartan program with the DPF delete has fixed all that.
