Service engine soon light

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RWILSON2002
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Problems: "service engine soon" light on, very rough idle, engine reving up and down, engine cutting off, missing at idle speed. New parts installed: Banks 1&2 O2 sensors, MAF sensor, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs & wires, EGR valve, ignition coil pack. Please help.
Monday, December 15th, 2008 AT 7:58 PM

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DAVE H
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Read this guide to get the codes

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

This video will help you clear the codes

https://youtu.be/ahK_eucFi-k

Please let us know what happens. Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, December 15th, 2008 AT 8:05 PM
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URIELG
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Well my engine light come on couple of months ago and I wonder why it come out? So if some one could tell why it come out please
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Check engine light:

Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis, finding out what's going on.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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URIELG
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Well am do that too, and im guessing its going to be the transmission but thanks :)
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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MARYDARLINE
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Could a broken or cracked pcv valve/tube cause a PO 171/ PO 174 code to come up? Truck runs like new. We're just really irked over this service engine soon light.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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Among other things, yes a faulty PCV component can cause these codes. Also check EGR ssytem, ensure engine oil is not overfilled, MAF sensor needs tested, leaky fuel pressure regulator or sticky/dirty fuel injectors.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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MEGMAT
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I am a long time certified auto tech and I'm at a dead end.
I have had this same problem for the past year or year and a half. My truck is throwing codes for O2 sensors being too lean. It isn't making sense. I have replaced the upper plenum, MAF twice, DPFE three times, EGR, and both pre-cat O2 sensors twice.
I have checked for vaccuum leaks and post-MAF air leaks. Found nothing.
I am still getting the same symptoms of racing at startup and surging (RPM up and down) at stop lights/signs (mostly when it's cold.
What might the next step be other than taking the truck through the dealership window?
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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When replaced intake gasket did you reuse the port gaskets and isolator bolt assemblies?
The new isolator bolt assemblies use a green rubber if you used the black color its no good and have to be replaced
and while you have it out check EGR tube and port they do get plugged
you can use carb cleaner or similar solvent and small screw driver to clean it
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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MEGMAT
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I did use the new port gaskets and isolator bolt assemblies. I'll double check the EGR tube and port, and one other thing I've noticed is that the PCV can get sticky or plugged.I'll give that a shot too.

Thanks
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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MEGMAT
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Well, I've checked the EGR ports and tube, was cean.I made sure they were clean when I replaced the EGR valve. But I double checked anyway. The PCV wasn't in the least bit dirty or plugged.
It's still acting up and I'm still at a loss.
One person (wont mention where this person was), suggested flashing the computer. That would be a last resort so I would prefer to try other possible solutions if possible.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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We always let flashing the PCM as a last
I dont recall having much of an issue with an EGR or acting up
we had a lot of intake gasket failure causing running rough and check engine light on with misfiring codes
Sorry I will try and locate up more for you
just can you get me the codes on it
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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I will get those for you. I'm currently at work and will sleep tomorrow during the day, so I won't have a chance to get those codes for a day or 2.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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The codes for the first 5 or 6 times were:

P0171 System Too Lean - Bank No. 1.
P0174 System Too Lean - Bank No. 2.

The codes for this last time are:

P1137 Lack of Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch - Sensor Indicates Lean - Bank No. 1.
P1157 Lack of Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch - Sensor Indicates Lean - Bank No. 2.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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MERODERICK
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I bought a 2002 ford f140 with 92000 miles on it. Today the engine light came on, what can that mean?
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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The Engine Computer detected a problem that could have an adverse affect on tail pipe emissions. Many auto parts stores will read the accompanying stored diagnostic fault code(s) for free. They will lead you to the circuit or system with the problem, not necessarily the defective part.

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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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LARRYJROGERS
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Having the computer readout by Autozone says the EGR valve is bad again. I say again because I have replaced it less than a year ago and previously the year earlier.

I have been downsized and so need to do this work myself. Is there something I could have done to to cause the EGR valve to fail or could there be something causing the failure?
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:17 PM (Merged)
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Try checking the rest of the DPFE/EGR as you see below:


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/294624_dpfeegr_1.jpg

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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:17 PM (Merged)
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Had the same problem # 4 in the diagram above, EGR pressure sensor needed to be replaced. Sometimes a little particle gets on it from dirty fuel especially after that many miles, I only had 70k when mine went out. Change it have the service light shut off and see if that works.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:17 PM (Merged)
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FORDY
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Poor gas mileage and check engine light came on.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 6:17 PM (Merged)
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Check engine light on

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on
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