2006-06-25 01:31:27 · 15 answers · asked by tintin 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You may have a slight vacuum leak somewhere, or you may have damaged the gasket when you installed it. Depending on which engine you have, some of those gaskets will actually go on "backwards". Check your engine temperature, and check the water flow through the cooling system. If these gaskets are installed wrong, your cooling system will NOT circulate water which is a major boo-boo. Newer vehicles are all computer controlled, so every system on that engine can cause you issues. Typically, when a "check engine" light goes on, it's root cause is the oxygen sensor. The problem with Ford, is that you have 2 ( I think) on that vehicle; maybe three. You may have to visit your local NAPA Auto Parts store to get a diagnostic tool; usually under $100.00. Just make sure that, if you do this, the tool you buy is specifically for the diagnostic system on board your vehicle. OBD II (2) or newer are the only tools you can use.
2006-07-08 15:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the problem didn't,t exist before you done this work,,then it is probably just a wire that has not been hooked back up,,otherwise,,it may have to be scanned,,and cleared by a dealer or authorized mechanic,,and if it comes back on again,,you probably have a sensor going bad,,but you need to look at you oil and make absolutely sure there is no water in it,,if there is this will truly destroy the engine,,hope this help,s some.
2006-07-07 22:40:46 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the local auto parts store. Most of the big chain stores have code readers, and will check the codes for free. Once you have the code, they can also check if that fault is still active, and if so, can tell you what it is. If the fault is no longer active, then they can clear the code, and the light will go out. The newer cars (with OBD II), keep codes in the memory for a period of time, even when they aren't active, and will continue to keep the light on.
2006-07-08 03:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by Ben H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had an older Grand Marquis, the engine light went on just because the oil got low.
2006-06-25 08:35:43 · answer #4 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another FORD member...
You may need to get it reset by the dealer or by someone who has a code scanner.
If it comes back on after the reset, it may be something else wrong with it.... as typical with a FORD...
piece of shyyt....
Dont worry I have one, too.
2006-07-05 22:27:52 · answer #5 · answered by yadedyah_dc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most times check eng. light comes on because o2 cencer goes out not a prob won't hurt any thing... try unhooking both sides of battery for 3 to 4 mins. then hook back up this will reset comp...
2006-07-04 00:29:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have to take to a shop or dealership to have them plug it to a diagnostic machine where they can identify the check engine code and the problem.
2006-06-25 09:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by jay w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boy oh boy the 95 winds tar has a bad rep. take it from a12yr ford sales vet. my suggestion to you is to take it to the dealer and have them check for any recalls on the vehicle and which ones were done and which were not this will help you tremendously.
2006-07-06 06:17:27 · answer #8 · answered by Lee S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time, you have to go to the dealership to reset your computer. Its throwing a code that needs to be reset. If it comes back on, something else is wrong.
2006-07-08 22:50:05 · answer #9 · answered by jamie r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to get a mechanic to reset your computer it should go out or you may have burnt a sensor out a mechanic can scan it for you to see what the problem is good luck
2006-06-25 08:37:27 · answer #10 · answered by pop_a_top_man2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋