Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 04-13-2012, 12:17 PM
themick themick is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 8
Default Check Engine Light on & on...

Sorry if this has been covered-if someone knows which thread let me know, thanks. Don't want to annoy...

Anyway I recently bought a 2000 reg cab xlt with 62000 miles, flexfuel 3.0 from a dealer. "Check engine" light was on and I was promised they would "take care of it".

service guy said later it was some type of sensor in the fuel system---could have been O2, I don't know. Said I would have to pay the 108 bucks for the part, 3 hours labor, etc., and the dealer would eat 300 bucks in labor. Dubious to me, but I wanted the truck.

The truck was done way before they said it would take. Was told I was good to go-so I went. I filled the tank and after 100 miles or so, "Check Engine" light back on. Drove another 150 before I could get home (also filled tank again) and disconnected the battery to reset. Went on a 20 mile ride and the light is still off right now.

Dealer doesn't want to talk to me ( right after the check cleared I guess) and doesn't seem to have or won't produce a work order for the parts and labor--I'd like to see the diagnostic code or codes for myself.

Also having a problem with the O/D OFF light not working or button isn't working---but that's another thread

Thanks

Last edited by themick; 04-13-2012 at 12:19 PM. Reason: sp
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-13-2012, 12:19 PM
Fightinirish157 Fightinirish157 is offline
Fightin' Irish
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 818
Send a message via AIM to Fightinirish157
Default Re: Check Engine Light on & on...

Take it back to the dealer...and sit there with until something is done.
__________________
2000 Extended Cab XLT 2WD
3.0 V6 Flex Fuel...Pioneer Deck w/ Pink LCD screen....Mustang Dome with LEDs Thanks BuggMan!
Needs installed:Explorer OHC with Green LEDs

Quote:
Originally Posted by pooleo View Post
A womans butt is like a 9v battery, you know you shouldn't, but eventually you'll stick your tongue on it!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-13-2012, 12:27 PM
HazardousRanger HazardousRanger is offline
Hazardous to Your Health!
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 9,992
Default

Get a new gas cap....really! It might solve your issue

Sent from my HTC Glacier using FRF App
__________________
Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-13-2012, 01:28 PM
themick themick is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 8
Default Re: Check Engine Light on & on...

Although I'd love to try a new gas cap and probably will soon, but you'd think they would have done that first instead of a mucho $$$$$$ estimate based on the computer code(s).

Still trying to get work order/computer codes/satisfaction/whatever from dealer. Haven't given up. I figure it cut way into whatever little profit margin they had.

I wish it is as simple as a gas cap
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-13-2012, 01:41 PM
clanier4x4 clanier4x4 is offline
Livin low...Ridin high
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,210
Default Re: Check Engine Light on & on...

My 02 sensor is constantly lighting up my CEL. I just overlook it. There is nothing wrong.They probably just cleared the code.
__________________
1997 Ranger XLT 4x4
>>>Build Thread<<<
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-13-2012, 02:22 PM
HazardousRanger HazardousRanger is offline
Hazardous to Your Health!
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 9,992
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by themick
Although I'd love to try a new gas cap and probably will soon, but you'd think they would have done that first instead of a mucho $$$$$$ estimate based on the computer code(s).

Still trying to get work order/computer codes/satisfaction/whatever from dealer. Haven't given up. I figure it cut way into whatever little profit margin they had.

I wish it is as simple as a gas cap
It was as simple as a gas cap for my cel....

Sent from my HTC Glacier using FRF App
__________________
Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-13-2012, 02:49 PM
FireRanger FireRanger is offline
Blinded by the light
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 7,674
Send a message via AIM to FireRanger
Default Re: Check Engine Light on & on...

Go to any autoparts store and have the code read first to see what it is. There is absolutely no point in discussing anything at all any further until you do that.
__________________
(Formerly)
FireRanger
2003 Edge 4.0 4wd

How to: Aux light wiring, relays, & fuses
Info: 300+ intake threads here on FRF
Info: HID Projectors
How To: NO HEAT Troubleshooting Guide
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 04-13-2012, 03:16 PM
clanier4x4 clanier4x4 is offline
Livin low...Ridin high
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,210
Default Re: Check Engine Light on & on...

Quote:
Originally Posted by FireRanger View Post
Go to any autoparts store and have the code read first to see what it is. There is absolutely no point in discussing anything at all any further until you do that.
this.
__________________
1997 Ranger XLT 4x4
>>>Build Thread<<<
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 04-13-2012, 03:18 PM
themick themick is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 8
Default Re: Check Engine Light on & on...

FireRanger

I was eventually planning that, just wanted a code from the Ford dealer but apparently they're blowing smoke & really don't care about a rep.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 04-13-2012, 05:09 PM
FireRanger FireRanger is offline
Blinded by the light
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 7,674
Send a message via AIM to FireRanger
Default Re: Check Engine Light on & on...

Of course they don't. But the CEL being on indicates one of about 1000 possible conditions that is impossible to tell. So asking "Why might this be on" is not going to get you anywhere.

Get the code read and start a new appropriately titled thread with that information and you'll get the help you actually need.
__________________
(Formerly)
FireRanger
2003 Edge 4.0 4wd

How to: Aux light wiring, relays, & fuses
Info: 300+ intake threads here on FRF
Info: HID Projectors
How To: NO HEAT Troubleshooting Guide
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
ABS light and Check engine light Dirt Devil General Ford Ranger Discussion 11 02-18-2012 05:02 PM
Please help! Check oil light+Check engine light+rough idle/drive Rangerdanger1994 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 2 01-23-2012 10:58 PM
new k&N then check engine light came on rangerromper 4-Cylinder Tech 20 10-12-2011 06:43 PM
Abs light is on, no speedo, check engine light is on, and trans. Acting strange! bob6504 Electrical Tech 10 06-13-2011 05:12 PM
Check Fuel Cap/Check Engine Light Texas001 3.0 Vulcan Tech 9 12-31-2010 11:03 AM