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I have a 04 mercury sable about 88,000 miles.. My check engine light comeon now I step on the gas sometimes and get rpms but no power or increased speed, then after a second or longer it kicks in.
So I hokked up an OBD-2 for codes.. I GOT 'ERR' instead of any codes.
Please what does that mean and what do i do about this problem???

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Did you turn on ignition after you plugged in the scanner?

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When you hook up the scanner, make sure the ignition is off. After you plug it in, turn the key to "run".....do not start the car.

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