2001 Ford Windstar check ingene light on

NICK VASILAKIS

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2001 FORD WINDSTAR
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

Analyzer shows OD174

Fuel trim system Bank 2 lean

What do you think may cause this? I have changed
the TPS sensor The PCV Valve and the IAC valve.

but to no avail.

What do you think it may be?

Happy New Year

Best Regards

Nick

Monday, December 31st, 2007 AT 4:26 PM

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BMRFIXIT

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Time after time we see these codes
it a vacuum leak
check or replace intake manifold gasket make sure if you do that the gaskets around the bolts are new too
and also you can have a smoke test done
i thing if you can have it smoke tested 1st you will save your self a lot of B/S & $$

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Monday, December 31st, 2007 AT 4:55 PM

NICK VASILAKIS

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Thank you for your respose
However I don't understand the smoke test.

How is it done?

Many thanks

Nick

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Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 AT 2:50 PM

BMRFIXIT

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Smoke test
need a machine to have it done
not even all small shops have it yet
most dealer have it

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Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 AT 4:11 PM

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A smoke test is when you force smoke into the intake or fuel system to help determine where you may have vacuum leaks. Where you see smoke leaking out you have an area to repair. The smoke test is very sensitive and can find the smallest leaks. Some shops charge as litle as 50.00 to do the test.

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Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 AT 4:27 PM

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