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  1. 05-08-2002, 09:02 AM #1
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    Lightbulb Check Engine Light

    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
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  2. 05-08-2002, 09:55 AM #2
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    AutoTap

    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?

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  3. 05-08-2002, 06:50 PM #3
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    Sounds like a very cool information tool...where would one get one of those ?

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  4. 05-08-2002, 09:12 PM #4
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    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
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  5. 05-08-2002, 10:43 PM #5
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    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!
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  6. 05-09-2002, 08:26 AM #6
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    Scanning Trucks

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

    Anybody else interested?
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  7. 05-09-2002, 08:49 AM #7
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    Hey Mark, Is your check engine light even on or do you just want to play with a new toy
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    Toys?

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


    You know, the inquiring minds syndrome ......
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  9. 05-09-2002, 01:00 PM #9
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    Auto Zone

    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
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  10. 07-23-2002, 09:25 AM #10
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    Autotap Software update


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

    Doug
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