Service engine light stays on?

Tiny
ANDREWIRONS
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 19,300 MILES
What do I need to look for in a repair? Engine is sluggiish, missing and has loss of power. Could DPFE valve and hoses help this problem?
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 AT 7:09 PM

16 Replies

Tiny
BLACKOP555
  • MECHANIC
  • 10,371 POSTS
Its really a sensor not a valve.

but first of all you say you have a check engine light?

well that tells you the computer has detected something wrong with the vehicle and it will tell you what it detected this guide will help us get he code.

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

scan for codes and post them back here and we should have no problem finding out whats wrong.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 AT 9:01 PM
Tiny
DAJUSTINATOR
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 2002 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 306,000 MILES
My engine light is off. But I still failed inspection because it still has codes for an o2 sensor and some manufactures part. And I was wondering if thats is what is wrong or would it be some thing with the computer in the van because the light is not on its off
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:35 AM (Merged)
Tiny
MADMIKE1735
  • MECHANIC
  • 951 POSTS
First thing, have the van scanned for codes, find out which o2 sensor is bad. Have it replaced. Normally that will set a check engine light, so verify that someone did not unplug your bulb that shows your check engine light in the dash. Alot of shady used car dealerships do that. But the OBD 2 diagnostic port never lies. Like I said, have it scanned, replace whatever o2 its stating, clear the codes, go from there.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:35 AM (Merged)
Tiny
OMAX
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
  • 2001 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 59,000 MILES
I just bought a used 2001 econoline conversion van today drove it only 65 miles before the check engine light came on it seems to be running fine what could the problem be
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:36 AM (Merged)
Tiny
MASTERTECHTIM
  • MECHANIC
  • 4,749 POSTS
Bring it to your parts store(autozone) they will scan the computer and give you a code. Check back in with us and we will tell you what to do. Id get the codes before I brang it back to the place you bought it.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:36 AM (Merged)
Tiny
TRACIEBB
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 2001 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 126,000 MILES
Service engine soon light flashing on, running a little funny. What could be the cause.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:36 AM (Merged)
Tiny
OBXAUTOMEDIC
  • MECHANIC
  • 3,711 POSTS
Hello,

Could be any number of things. Go by your local auto zone and ask them to pull code for you, they will do it free.

Post the codes here.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:36 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JAUREGUIPEDRO1
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
  • 2000 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 109,768 MILES
I just bought the vehicle listed above e350 Econoline van and I have a check engine light. I used a scanner and code p151, p131, p141 came up all of them are my O2 sensors. I replaced all of them with Bosh O2 sensors and cleared the codes then I drove 36 miles the check engine light didn't come on, but when I parked in my driveway and turn the van off then on again the check engine light came on again.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,133 POSTS
Did the light stay on with the engine running? Also, have you checked for trouble codes again?

Let me know.

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JAUREGUIPEDRO1
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
No, the light was off all the 36 miles I drove. I turned the van off then when I turned it back on again just to make sure the check engine light wouldn't come on again. It came on.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,133 POSTS
Okay, I asked because it should come on until the engine is running. Have you had the chance to check for codes? Is this a natural gas vehicle because the 141 indicates that it is The codes you indicated seem to be related to a short.

Let me know if the same ones come back. Also, check connectors, damaged wiring, or corrosion in the plugs.

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JAUREGUIPEDRO1
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
I will check. Thank you.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,133 POSTS
You are very welcome. Let me know what you find and what the codes are. One more thing. If your scanner can provide live data, let me know what the short term fuel trims are.

Take care,
Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
PTARGA87
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 2000 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 40,000 MILES
I have a 2000 E150 van with 5.4l V-8, 40,000 miles. The vehicle has started stalling at idle. Check Engine light is NOT on.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,133 POSTS
Check for vacuum leaks and check the idle air control valve. IT is on the throttle body. When removed, there is a pintil that moves. Turn the key off and on to make sure it is working.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
  • MECHANIC
  • 20,757 POSTS
First eliminate all vacuum or air leaks in the system as suggested. You may have a bad IAC ( idle air control) but try cleaning the throttle body first. Remove the intake snorkel, have someone hold the throttle wide open for you and scrub the back side of the throttle plate and surrounding bore with an old tooth brush and some carb cleaner. Be sure to spray some into the small holes next to the throttle plate. That should help stabilize the idle. If it still has a problem, replace the IAC.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 10:37 AM (Merged)

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links