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allamericangunshop
OK,,,
Sorry , but another Non-Gun Question ......
2001 Ford Explorer ,
Check engine lite is on , it will do this when Im close to an oil change ? Im NOT ready to do an oil change as of soon , is there any reasonable way to 'reset' this ???
Thanks !!!
d.a. stearns .......... a.k.a. .......... SKEEZIX ....................
Gunsmith / LEO / Instructor
Athens , Tn













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  • 260
    disconnect the battery for 2 hrs.
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  • gartman
    Have someone check the vehicle with a scanner which will tell you why the warning light came on plus it will go off. Think most places will do this free.
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  • fordsix
    a small piece of black tape will cure ithe problem
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  • RobOz
    Check engine light could be low oil. Service engine soon has to do with emissions. I would check all fluids.
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  • MG1890
    Common on these to have an exhaust leak, either manifold gasket or EGR tube. This will cause the light. Like was mentioned, have it scanned.
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  • RobOz
    That would be the service engine soon light. I have two Exploaders and went through emissions hell with a 2002.
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  • asphalt cowboy
    quote:Originally posted by fordsix
    a small piece of black tape will cure ithe problem


    Black magic marker worked for me.
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  • Bert H.
    The best piece of advice I can give you is this... go buy something other than a FORD!
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  • rsnyder55
    Check engine could be a misfiring spark plug, worn spark plug wire, or something as simple as a loose gas cap.

    Most service places will scan the code for free.

    I bought a fairly decent one for less than $100.
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  • jax18421
    Everything about Ford Explorers can be found at "SeriousExplorations.com. It's a great site for trouble shooting the Explorer.
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