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Anonymous Posted on Apr 26, 2017

I have a 97 ford thunderbird lx and the service engine soon light is on. i need it smogged soon but in order to do that, i need that light off. sometimes if i let my car warm up and drive it extremely slow and nicely, the light will turn off. ususally higher speeds cause the light to go on again. i scanned the computer and it said something about the emission control... i cant remember exactly. around 1900-2100 rpms the engine has a little bit of a shake. i thought it was wind resistance on the freeways until i parked it and let it run at that range. any clues guys?

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If the light is on there are DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes stored in the PCM - engine computer ! Take it to a parts store an tell them your check engine light is on an you would like to know what codes are stored . They will tell you what the problem is , an be glade to sell you parts . That's how you get the light off !

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 16, 2008

SOURCE: service engine soon light?

Hi.

This webpage should detail all the information you need. -

http://www.synthetic-direct.ca/technical/reset_oil_service_light_Ford.htm


Hope this helps you.

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Kelly Garvey

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  • Posted on Sep 12, 2009

SOURCE: 1991 Honda Accord LX failed emission test on smog

not enough info. Typically, CO and HC together can be the result of poor fuel control or misfire, or worn components such as O2 sensor or catalytic converter, but without more data, repair recommendations are likely to waste money and not achieve success.

robert wales

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  • Posted on May 19, 2011

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sounds like you have a code in the computer that needs to be checked out which will send you in the direction to diagnoise the problem.you could have a couple problems.it could be a tps sensor,vacume leak,injector problem,etc.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 03, 2012

SOURCE: building emissions history to pass smog test

if you are failing emmissions test your evaporator canister is expired replace it and then you and your car will get a green light

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 07, 2012

SOURCE: How do you set the service engine soon light on a 97 Ford Thunderbird?

The light can only be reset with a OBD2 Diagnostic tool. You can run by your local Advance Auto/Autozone and they will do that for you usually free of charge.
Hope this helps
Sincerely
Roger

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This webpage should detail all the information you need. -

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Hope this helps you.
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