This was posted on at the tail end of another thread....but wanted to pass along some lessons learned for those that missed it.
"Check Engine Soon" light came on, on the 1999 Ford F-150.
As most pf my vehicle work.... is no longer something I look forward too.... or able to handle, because pf the computers, and special tools need to fix things.
Light came on, so called my dealer...good service so far.......explained what was going on.....and got a
"Well we can't get you in for a diagnostic check till next week (7 days away).....and that will be $100 buck for the check.
And as the truck is older...parts may need to ordered...and have to wait for a "fix it appointment.
So I asked them why they didn't have me stop by, plug in the computer checker...then form a game plan..as they had done in the past.
They said they were real busy (?)....But a week to start with, was out of my time window .....This is a around town ride....wouldn't hurt to leave it sit.
As the members of WSF had talked about this on that other thread...and a couple of things popped up....
Auto parts stores will do a computer check for free....Auto Zone did....
Print out says Gas cap primary cause ?...What does that have to do with anything?
So a new gas cap was $15 bucks....so I bought one and kept the print out.
Resetting the computer can de done by disconnecting the battery for a while...20 min was suggested.
Tried it....so far so good....may need another service call....We will see.
just a FYI.
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