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1997 Ford Mustang check engine light

Tiny
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  • 1997 FORD MUSTANG
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 94,000 MILES
The code says to replace the thermostat with a 195' degree stat. The mechenic has replaced it three times. The light comes back on. One of the 2 sensors was replaced.

what's going on?
code says the engine is not getting hot fast enough to close the loop and keep the light off.
what can make this happen?
thanks.
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009 AT 8:19 PM

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Tiny
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What do you have for codes?
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009 AT 8:46 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your response.

I'll ask my mechanic, I think he said 06?

But he seems to think the previous owner had the computer ship "flashed" for a faster engine and messed up the computer.

Of course, the previous owner had the check light cleared prior to me buying it. I think that is illegal?

But anyway it's my problem now!

I do hope the mechanic knows what he is talking about. I want the problem fitted (it's a nice car) but I don't want to put parts on it that will not help the situation.
How does that sound to you?
Doug
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Saturday, September 19th, 2009 AT 8:12 AM
Tiny
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Its a nice car for sure

need to have the codes as they will help in indicating the troubled area

and the reason for the check engine light to be on
codes (P0000)
06 is not a code
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Saturday, September 19th, 2009 AT 5:45 PM

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