1996 Ford Taurus P1000 code

Tiny
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  • 1996 FORD TAURUS
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1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i know that u have to use a scanner to clear codes. Have one wont clear. Can somebody please tell me why? I know not to disconnect the battery terminals to clear codes. Please send an anwser like I am a mechanic not a back yard idiot.
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 AT 10:12 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

P1000 is not actually a trouble code. It just means that the Readiness code has not been set yet or in other words, the engine computer hasn't completed testing certain emission control components. If there is no other problems with the car emission system, the code P1000 will disappear after driving for some time (the drive cycle must include idling, stop and go traffic, acceleration and steady cruising).

Mark (MHPAUTOS)
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010 AT 10:26 PM

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