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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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Dreaded Check Engine Light

Came on this morning after not driver the truck for about a week. Came on about three weeks ago and it was the charcol canister. Wonder what it could be this time.

I hate that stupid light!
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 08:02 AM
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Autozone will pull the code for you, free of charge.
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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I know they will, but I have a appt. at the shop tomorrow. Thanks though.
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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My CEL came on after our maiden voyage in the 99 to the mountains. I pulled the fuse to the ECM and then replaced it after 15 sec. The CEL went out and has not been on since. I think ours had something to do with the fact that we came down the hills without added throttle and EFI may have acted up. Any other thoughts/suggestions on the cause????
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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get the codes first...then take it from there.

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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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Turned out to be a bad air fuel sensor. Dealer took care of the part, I just paid for installation. Good deal.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 05:31 AM
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Turned out to be a bad air fuel sensor. Dealer took care of the part, I just paid for installation. Good deal.
That is a pretty common cause of the CEL, glad they hooked you up at the stealer.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 05:49 AM
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Believe it or not, I love my dealer. They hook me up all the time. I guess I am one of the lucky ones.
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