I am getting a check engine light

1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
173,000 MILES
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BUBBATIN
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Hello, I just purchased a 1997 ford crown victoria with a 4.6 engine. I have filled the gas tank twice now and each time afterwards the check engine light has come on. I have disconnected the negitive battery cable and reset things. It is the stock gas cap. what could be causing this?

Monty
Apr 6, 2012 at 12:41 AM
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stop erasing the code and get it checked to see where the problem is. get back to us with the code. there are over 1500 possibilities here.
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Roy
Apr 6, 2012 at 12:48 AM
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Apr 6, 2012 at 1:09 AM
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Will the car still show a code even though the check engine light is off now?
Apr 6, 2012 at 4:00 PM
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