Torched10 Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 i got a check engine icon on my dash this morning, after i had driven the car,let it oit for 2 minutes.Then upon successice starts,its still there.Ive only got 3000 miles on it, and REALLY dont want to go to dealer.have any of you guys got that and solved it simply--also any of you in atlanta, what dealer are you using for service--its too far for me to drive down to see MM, but Michael, if you have a dealer thats good and takes care of the car,let me know--bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpevin Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 You can just go to advanced auto or similar and have them check the codes for free, there are plenty of OBD lists on the internet to see what the code is. Thats what I did for mine when the gas gauge freaked out and set a check engine light, it was just for fuel sender out of range. After I knew it was nothing serious I just pulled the ECU battery fuse under the hood for a few minutes and cleared it. Its under warranty so you should just take it to a Ford dealer, if they arent busy they can check it while you wait, local dealer wanted me to leave it so I just went to advanced and got the code.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axo250 Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Does the sync vehicle health report display codes in this situation? Hopefully it isn't a big deal, Bob. A check engine light would make me sick on a new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTVENOMGT500 Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 I was going to reply the same as kpevin you'll need to go to a parts store like Advanced to have your computer scaned and the codes read. You can look up the codes on the internet to see if anyone has an easy fix. With such a new car it's really worth getting the code scanned to see how "severe" the code is, most likely it must not be that severe if your car is still running. Most codes I've seen have to do with emissons related issues, O2 sensor, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezareth Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Don't be too worried Bob. As others have mentioned these codes are usually emission related, Dealership should be able to tell you exactly without doing any work on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryj Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Is the 2010 a capless fill? If not you may want to check your gas cap to be sure it is tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpevin Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 2010 is capless. And no the sync health report wont tell you the codes, just you have the engine light on lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axo250 Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 And no the sync health report wont tell you the codes, just you have the engine light on lol. Lol. What a descriptive vehicle health report. I would have thought it would send the code and also tell what the problem is. Hopefully Bob's is just a simple sensor that's acting funny. I know the O2 sensor in my explorer was set to trip at a certain mileage. Dealership told me how to reset it and same sensor has been in for about 100k miles after the reset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 OK thanks--a good friend has a code checker--it was throwing out a PO305 code, which says that #5 cylinder misfired--i got 2 codes, both 305.Its been so humid here Im wondering if the MAF sensor can adjust for itAlso dont know how many misfries it takes to trigger the code.Couldnt feel it in driving at all.Havent changed gas,and wasnt going through the gears or anything.Giuess ill just see if it pops up again, and if it does bring it in to a dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpevin Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 OK thanks--a good friend has a code checker--it was throwing out a PO305 code, which says that #5 cylinder misfired--i got 2 codes, both 305.Its been so humid here Im wondering if the MAF sensor can adjust for itAlso dont know how many misfries it takes to trigger the code.Couldnt feel it in driving at all.Havent changed gas,and wasnt going through the gears or anything.Giuess ill just see if it pops up again, and if it does bring it in to a dealer You may have a coil going bad, clear it and see if comes back. It usually has to do it a couple times before the engine light will come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpevin Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Lol. What a descriptive vehicle health report. I would have thought it would send the code and also tell what the problem is. Hopefully Bob's is just a simple sensor that's acting funny. I know the O2 sensor in my explorer was set to trip at a certain mileage. Dealership told me how to reset it and same sensor has been in for about 100k miles after the reset Yea, what do you want for free On my old Pontiac the onstar lady would tell you the codes if the CEL was on, but that cost 17.00 a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 You may have a coil going bad, clear it and see if comes back. It usually has to do it a couple times before the engine light will come on. thanks i was thinking the coil as well, there are 1 per cylinder right??I have the onstar lady for my Caddy and its great--one time i was getting a check engine light,called her and she told me to check my gas cap--it was loose--amazing feature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 OK thanks--a good friend has a code checker--it was throwing out a PO305 code, which says that #5 cylinder misfired-- Then I'd start by inspecting the #5 spark plug (and circuitry)! Just remember, "Codes" just point you in in the general direction (which SYSTEM has a problem), not to specific pin-point diagnosis In other words, it's not saying your #5 SPARK PLUG is bad, just that there was a misfire on the #5 cylinder....which could be something like a exhaust leak at the #5 exh. port letting fresh air (and MORE OXYGEN, which indicates LEAN) in. HTH, Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpevin Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 thanks i was thinking the coil as well, there are 1 per cylinder right??I have the onstar lady for my Caddy and its great--one time i was getting a check engine light,called her and she told me to check my gas cap--it was loose--amazing feature Yes, 8 coils. It could be a plug, injector or vacuum leak as well, or even something mechanical, anything that can cause a missfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX STIG Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Interested in hearing the diagnosis. My Aeroforce guage shows fairly frequent misfires, but does not specify which cylinder, nor does an engine light come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Guys--thanks alot for the helpful suggestions--ill do a wait and see,and if it shows up again, then ill bring it in to a dealer,hopefully ill find a good one BEFORE i bring it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 well, got another code this week,and have date with my local Ford guy,who sells alot of Shelbys,and has 4-- 2011 verts on his lot.This time the code was different than a cyclinder misfire.It was 2 codes saying that the fuel was too lean,on both sides of the engine.Wonder if theyre connected to the previuos codes.The car feels fine,except when i first start a cold engine,it runs a little rough for about 3 minutes--ill let you all know the diagnosis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Hi Torched10...just wondering, are you driving your car often? Almost sounds like problems from sitting around too much. Not sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Hi Torched10...just wondering, are you driving your car often? Almost sounds like problems from sitting around too much. Not sure though. i drive it evrey day its not raining--ive got 4000miles on it since last June--no long trips though,but high speed runs on highway,so dont think its from sitting around like some trailer queen.Funny though,my 65 GTO doesnt put 500 miles on it a year,and it starts everytime and runs great--i think the MSD 6AL in it helps a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 i drive it every day its not raining--I've got 4000miles on it since last June--no long trips though,but high speed runs on highway,so don't think its from sitting around like some trailer queen.Funny though,my 65 GTO doesn't put 500 miles on it a year,and it starts every time and runs great--i think the MSD 6AL in it helps a little Okay then...definitely not from lack of use then. It was just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 i got a check engine icon on my dash this morning, after i had driven the car,let it oit for 2 minutes.Then upon successice starts,its still there.Ive only got 3000 miles on it, and REALLY dont want to go to dealer.have any of you guys got that and solved it simply--also any of you in atlanta, what dealer are you using for service--its too far for me to drive down to see MM, but Michael, if you have a dealer thats good and takes care of the car,let me know--bob Ok after making sure they had an SVT tech,taking pictures of my car with todays newspaper to protect against damage while they had it,checking on what codes were coming up and what they meant,turned out to something simple--my JLT intake had worked itself loose ( my fault),and i was bringing air directly to thorttle body.Dealer was nice enough not to charge me---next time i get a light,ill check the intake first. BTW any of you guys in Atlanta, i went to Sandy Springs Ford and their mechanic seemed really good---if you need work, id consider going there--they have a speed shop as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezareth Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Ok after making sure they had an SVT tech,taking pictures of my car with todays newspaper to protect against damage while they had it,checking on what codes were coming up and what they meant,turned out to something simple--my JLT intake had worked itself loose ( my fault),and i was bringing air directly to thorttle body.Dealer was nice enough not to charge me---next time i get a light,ill check the intake first. BTW any of you guys in Atlanta, i went to Sandy Springs Ford and their mechanic seemed really good---if you need work, id consider going there--they have a speed shop as well I may be moving to the Atlanta area in the next year or so Bob. I'll keep them in mind for mine. Gotta get out of this Snowy State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 I may be moving to the Atlanta area in the next year or so Bob. I'll keep them in mind for mine. Gotta get out of this Snowy State. yeah, idrive mine all year--we get one snow per year,lasts one day.Highs even in the cold months are in 50s--and no hurricanes.If you come for a look,id be glad to take you around,and you can drive my car!!We havent had a bad ice storm since 97--dont play golf,but folks here play all year--not if we only had good sports teams,other than the Braves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawwy600 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 My 2010 had this happen as well. its 100% stock and luckily it happened right before my 15,000 mile service. the dealer replaced my passenger fuel pump however the light came back on approximately 700 miles later. since then it hasn't happened but i'm going to the closest dealership I find when it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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