4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang Technical discussions on 1996-2004 4.6 Liter Modular Motors (2V and 4V) within.

Check Engine Light

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 04:03 PM
  #1  
Hoppers04Gt's Avatar
Hoppers04Gt
Thread Starter
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,382
From: Athens, GA
Default Check Engine Light

I have been running no Cats now for awhile and I just got my MIL Eliminators in, and the Check Engine Light has not turned off. Does it take a few miles for it to turn off or could it be something else thats making it turn on? I have them on for about 100 miles now.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 04:10 PM
  #2  
blackbetty01's Avatar
blackbetty01
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,271
From: Central FL
Default RE: Check Engine Light

Disconnect the battery for about 30 seconds should get rid of the light if the MIL's work.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 04:15 PM
  #3  
jpmustanggt's Avatar
jpmustanggt
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,613
From:
Default RE: Check Engine Light

mil's suck. period!
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:10 PM
  #4  
amoosenamedhank's Avatar
amoosenamedhank
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,412
From: MN
Default RE: Check Engine Light

You can just go to auto zone and have them clear the code that way you're car doesn't have to relearn it's curve.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 06:28 PM
  #5  
TRUBLUE's Avatar
TRUBLUE
1st Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 60
From:
Default RE: Check Engine Light

yup have to clear code first and from what i've heard mil's suck......let me know how it turns out.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 07:18 PM
  #6  
amoosenamedhank's Avatar
amoosenamedhank
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,412
From: MN
Default RE: Check Engine Light

The best route to go IMO is when I have my car dyno tuned I just had the guy turn them off. Which I believe you can do with a tuner as well.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 07:45 PM
  #7  
Hoppers04Gt's Avatar
Hoppers04Gt
Thread Starter
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,382
From: Athens, GA
Default RE: Check Engine Light

Dont want to get a tuner right now, but I will stop by auto zone and see what they say
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 08:23 PM
  #8  
Asspire's Avatar
Asspire
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 27
From:
Default RE: Check Engine Light

Im havin the same problem. Would this type of CEL cause it to go into the "Limp Mode" ?
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 08:26 PM
  #9  
amoosenamedhank's Avatar
amoosenamedhank
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,412
From: MN
Default RE: Check Engine Light

Like I said before best way to tell why you have a CEL is to go to auto zone and they will check it for free. Then you will know what your problem is then you can figure out how to fix it.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 10:03 PM
  #10  
eternal981's Avatar
eternal981
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 180
Default RE: Check Engine Light

Another good option.. if you keep throwing codes, find your local Harbor Freight, and buy their OBDII reader. Mine ran me $39.95 I think, works perfect on everything. the book they give you only generalizes the problem, and you have to research the rest, but it's been priceless for me when it comes to narrowing down possible problems.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:01 PM.