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Question: Check engine light just came on.engine runs fine.

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rich54, 4.0L V6 SOHC, Niles, IL, January 08, 2012, 14:13

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About three weeks ago had to replace the altenator and the battery. Could this have anything to do with the engine light coming on?

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  PARTS GUY January 08, 2012, 15:35
  

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  You need to get the trouble code/codes retrieved with a code reader. Go to a chain parts house and get a free scan. Need a trouble code to help you more. Just because it runs fine doesn't mean you don't have a problem developing. Nip it in the bud now before you have a costly problem later.
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  rich54, January 09, 2012, 15:42
  

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  Took it to Amaco for a free scan. They told me the code(didnt tell me what code #) means the engine is running lean. I bought a cleaner and cleaned the MAF sensor. The engine light is still on. Will it reset itself or are there more things I could try?
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  PARTS GUY, January 09, 2012, 16:08
  

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  Need the code number to help you.
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