my dad brokeded it.....

[5.0Flareside]

I was just trying to offer a 2nd (err... 3rd?) opinion about the problem. Not to mention I was the only one who suggested resetting the computer.

Glad you got'er fixed.

yeah thank ya. i just didnt have the time to sit around for my computer to reset then hook back up the battery.

 

[Alvin in AZ]

~x5 on it being the MAP. (i knowed dat one

I replaced my "fragile plastic vacuum lines" with short pieces
of hose and 3/16" aluminum tubing from the hardware store.
Used a little bit of contact cement to "lube" the hoses.

A year ago I didn't know a MAP from a MAF. LOL
Now I'm collecting parts for a MAF and will re-wire the MAP.

Alvin in AZ

 

[5.0Flareside]

well the code has now came back. im gonna try to find a map vacuum hose from a junkyard truck.

 

[Fordzilla80]

Well that sucks.Hopefully a factory hose will fix it.Hopefully you can even find one in a junkyard that isn't butchered.

 

[5.0Flareside]

well i decided to go get a smaller hose cause the one i had originally got was to big and didnt fit right. well i just put the new smaller one on and im letting the battery reset so we'll see.

 

[73F100Shortbed]

Have you found out what the code is? Before going to junkyard looking for hose I personally would make sure the code is related to that hose. I know it came on after that hose broke, but it could be a coincidence. Just my two cents. It seems like you are just assuming it is that hose. Maybe you knocked something else loose somewhere. After all you said you fixed the broken hose.

 

[5.0Flareside]

Have you found out what the code is? Before going to junkyard looking for hose I personally would make sure the code is related to that hose. I know it came on after that hose broke, but it could be a coincidence. Just my two cents. It seems like you are just assuming it is that hose. Maybe you knocked something else loose somewhere. After all you said you fixed the broken hose.

well i thought i had fixed it but it was still stumbling at idle like a vacuum leak and thats the only one i messed up. i double checked. was gonna buy a code reader and a obdI adapter at autozone but they were tellin me some bullchit so im gonna buy a obdI code reader off ebay tonight.


AND NO IM NOT COUNTING BLINKS.... i know im lazy but i dont feel like dealing with that chit.

 

[smokey]

AND NO IM NOT COUNTING BLINKS.... i know im lazy but i dont feel like dealing with that chit.

I was getting ready to post get a paper clip and a test light.
you could use a analog meter and count the needle sweeps.

 

[5.0Flareside]

I was getting ready to post get a paper clip and a test light.
you could use a analog meter and count the needle sweeps.

come on now. im a lazy bastard that aint gonna read beeps, blinks or needle sweeps. lol.

 

[F 150Cobra]

come on now. im a lazy bastard that aint gonna read beeps, blinks or needle sweeps. lol.

you want the codereader to change the sensor for you? haha

 

[Skandocious]

come on now. im a lazy bastard that aint gonna read beeps, blinks or needle sweeps. lol.

You could hook it up to a relay and count the **clicks**'s

 

[FordF-SuperDuty]

You could hook it up to an electric motor that pushes in a baseball pitch counter.

 

[5.0Flareside]

ugh. the damn check engine light is on again. CHIT!!!!!

 

[5.0Flareside]

im such a lazy bum i just bought these...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EW0KHW/ref=oss_product
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EVYH36/ref=oss_product

 

[Skandocious]

I've got the same reader and love it. Bought it at Kragen.

That extension cable would be awful handy but for $20 no thanks.

 

[5.0Flareside]

well i wanted it so i got it. lol anything to make it easier.

 

[Alvin in AZ]

I've got the same reader and love it.
That extension cable... for $20 no thanks.

Got mine at Amazon.
No thanks on the cable even at $5, just don't need it, IMO.

It doesn't work fast and kick butt like an OBDii reader but beats counting! LOL
The EECiv still takes its sweet old time, reader or no reader, see?

Alvin in AZ

 

[5.0Flareside]

about how long does it take the reader to read the codes?

 

[Alvin in AZ]

about how long does it take the reader to read the codes?

Depends on how many codes it's got stored.
Takes the same amount of time to read through them once while counting.

There's another level to be read too. Everything has to be ok on the first
level (fix those problems) before it'll tell you the next level.

At least that's how read it. :/

Have I got that right guys?

Alvin in AZ

 

[73F100Shortbed]

You could have counted the blinks, fixed the truck, and had dinner before that code reader even gets shipped It is good to get a code reader though. I have a snapon scanner that does ODBI and II up to 99. I got it cheap. It allows to do tests on components as well as read the codes.