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Check Engine Light #1119679 12/02/04 04:35 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 57 9 98TRED OP CEG\'er
OP 98TRED CEG\'er 9 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 57	It came on the other day but prior to that my car had been running a little sluggish, bogging and such. I had my whole my fuel system cleaned out and I suppose it helped a little but then a while later my engine light finally came on. I had a friend of mine that has a diagnostic computer check it out and it gave me a timing code. Anyone have a clue. As for the bogging it seems to happen as I am driving at regular speeds. The car just jumps a little??? or seems to skip something???? Normally if I am a gear lower then I should be while getting on the highway it happens also. I hope that is enough info. Thanks

Re: Check Engine Light #1119680 12/02/04 06:46 AM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408 R Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er
Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408	For a 98 up that would be a VCT failure. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" -George Santayana

Re: Check Engine Light #1119681 12/02/04 12:37 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,578 Luke AFB, AZ R Renee_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
Renee_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,578 Luke AFB, AZ	Have your timing belt checked out if it's not been replaced recently. I had this same problem a few months back and that's what it was. Much less to fix than the VCT. 2004 Ford Freestar V6 Boogity Boogity Boogity, Let's go racin Boys!

Re: Check Engine Light #1119682 12/03/04 05:25 AM
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OP 98TRED CEG\'er 9 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 57	VCT?

Re: Check Engine Light #1119683 12/03/04 05:45 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT B BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT	Originally posted by 98TRED: VCT? variable cam timing, its on the exhaust cam I beleive - 95 Mystique LS - Zetec/5spd - 99 Contour SeVT Sport - Duratec/5spd Official NE-CEG Contour/Mustang Family

Re: Check Engine Light #1119684 12/03/04 01:44 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,578 Luke AFB, AZ R Renee_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
Renee_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,578 Luke AFB, AZ	If you have the 4 cylinder, the VCT is on the left, next to the spark plug wires on your engine...... right there on top. It replaces the EGR Valve. 2004 Ford Freestar V6 Boogity Boogity Boogity, Let's go racin Boys!

Re: Check Engine Light #1119685 12/03/04 02:49 PM
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OP 98TRED CEG\'er 9 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 57	I suppose I should I mention I have a SVT

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