Check Engine Light

[Silver_2000]

I was going to Lunch yesterday and put the hammer down to get across traffic for left turn and the Check Engine light came on...

After Lunch I got out the AutoTap and looked at the PCM to find that I had Excessive exhaust gas recirculation going on..... Funny last time I reset a code in my truck it was excessive boost ...

I guess my truck is just plain excessive...

I used the Autotap to reset the Check engine light and it hasnt come back... Saved me a trip to the delaer ...

Doug

[blueoval01]

Doug, that such cool stuff.
Did you buy the AT2 package for Ford vehicles?

Were there any extra accessories you had to buy as well?

:tu:

[wesman]

Sounds like a very cool information tool...where would one get one of those ?

--wes

[Silver_2000]

http://www.autotap.com/

I bought the AT3 for all vehicles...

It saves a trip to the dealer in some cases and makes for more peace of mind if you have to go at least you know what is wrong... I dont get as much use out of it as I thought...

I offered in the past to scan Members trucks if they paid me enough to make it worth getting off the couch but so far no one has been interested.

Doug

[L8 APEX]

Sounds like you are going to have to data log EGR status ;) I wonder if the EGR is dirty or stuck? Dealer trips are like going to the grocery store, you make a list before you go! :D

[blueoval01]

Doug,
Id like to have mine done ......:tu:

Anybody else interested? :confused:

[L8 APEX]

Hey Mark, Is your check engine light even on or do you just want to play with a new toy :D

[blueoval01]

Hey Terry,
The check engine light is on in my '97 XL, but not the L.
:D It's really Dougs toy, I'm just interested in seeing and possibly having a hard copy of the output.

:d
You know, the inquiring minds syndrome ......

[L8 APEX]

I heard a radio commercial that Auto Zone will scan your vehicle and help you with check engine codes FREE. I wonder how this will work. Things like will the store have a working scan tool, will they print it so you can take it to the repair shop. Will they start naming parts to buy like TPS, or O2 sensors...
I should take mine up there and see what they say about over boost, lean idle bank 1&2, boost waste gate inop, LOL :D

[Silver_2000]

Autotap Software update
http://www.svtlightnings.com/scantool/newautotap.jpg

faster data and MUCH better UI... Includes new S/C specific parameters

Doug