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Check engine light, hesitation??? - 8/4/2008 7:29:30 PM

nunyadamnbiz

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Ok I have a 2000 S-Type V8, non sport, stock. My check engine light is on steady, and sometimes flashing. Car hesitates at idle and pretty much all rpm''s and my mpg has dropped.

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RE: Check engine light, hesitation??? - 8/4/2008 7:31:01 PM

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Is there a way to test the ign. coils without buying a new one and testing them all. What codes would it pop up if there was a coil problem. I have been searching this forum for two days with no avail. And to boot I can''t ever post more than a couple lines or I get this server error message.

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RE: Check engine light, hesitation??? - 8/5/2008 7:04:06 AM

Dennis

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If you can, take it to Autozone and they can scan it and steer you in the right direction perhaps.

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RE: Check engine light, hesitation??? - 8/5/2008 4:02:21 PM

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if the misfire is bad enough it will set a code.. for the failed cylinder.. especially if its blinking.. then replace that coil..

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RE: Check engine light, hesitation??? - 8/5/2008 4:16:02 PM

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Just got out of work, and on my way, I''ll keep you all posted. God I hate being a tech, and fixing everyone else''s stuff, and then coming home to fix my own.

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RE: Check engine light, hesitation??? - 8/5/2008 6:08:26 PM

nunyadamnbiz

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Thanks to everyone...code P0304 which led me to cyl #4, replace the coil and running great. Once I get the money I''ll replace all the rest of the factory ones (black labels w/numbers). How long will it take for the check engine light to go off, and I still smell a little funky sulphur type smell when I step on it. Any ideas

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RE: Check engine light, hesitation??? - 8/6/2008 6:57:04 AM

nunyadamnbiz

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Anybody know how long, or if there is something I have to do to get the check engine light off.

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RE: Check engine light, hesitation??? - 8/6/2008 7:47:45 AM

Dennis

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You may have to use the scan tool to reset/clear the codes.

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RE: Check engine light, hesitation??? - 8/6/2008 8:28:54 AM

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If the problem is corrected, CEL will reset within 10 "starts".

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