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1999 Ford Explorer

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maximusprt, 4.0L V6, Jaffrey, NH, June 09, 2011, 05:01

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Well after changing several sensor,two EGR, spark plugs, wires also other small price items i.e. TPS sensor. The engine light remain on, just when I was about to change the O rings on the intake manifold, because I felt it was my next move the engine light shut off and has remained off. What is that all about ? Should I kick the car ?

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  Tyreguy June 09, 2011, 05:51
  

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  A proper diagnosis by an experienced mechanic would have saved you time, money, and frustration. Throwing parts at a car in an attempt to get the check engine light to go off is not the way to fix a computer controlled engine.
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  DaveJHM June 09, 2011, 23:15
  

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  Well, I would probably kick it...or kick myself.

  But anyway, yeah - diagnosis! Did you have any direction at all before engaging in all the parts swaps?
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