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The engine started running rough,and a short time later the Yellow Engine Light came on and shortly after that the yellow light started flashing every time the engine was revving at a high speeds between 50 kilometers per hour to 55 kilometers per hour. I pulled over and checked to see if there was any visible issues under the hood, but could not see any problems.

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Stop by any good parts store (Autozone, Advance, etc..) and have them do an OBII scan (fault scan) They will pull codes and that will identify what's troubling your truck. Most will do this FREE

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