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As the title says....I have no loss in driveability, good power, gas mileage is good. I have no explanation for this. How much is a scan tool to check a 1998 SVT? I would love to avoid the dealer if I can.
Cheers,
Phil
98 Silver Frost SVT
97 BMW 540I Sport, six speed
"Blue is for sky, black is for soil, and white is for simplicity, purity and hope for the future"
"A coveted car should never stunt your life, but should make it more rich and interesting."
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I'm sure someone around you has a scanner they could hook up. Check with people in your local CEG area. I'm going to guess it's an O2 sensor though.
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50 trim turbo + support
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Some part supply stores (Autozone, maybe others) will check it for free.
95 Contour Zetec, ATX (wrecked, sitting in the barn)
95 Mystique Zetec, MTX
2000 Taurus SEL 3.0L Duratec
1994 Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8
1993 Chevy Silverado 4.3 V6
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If you have a computer or laptop, then I recommend Alex Peper's Vehicle Explorer (http://www.obd-2.com). The base model is around $122, but you might be able to find a group buy (or start one) which gets a 40% discount.
96 Contour SE
Duratec V6 24-valve 2.5L ATX
108,000 mi.
Replaced: crankshaft w/ DMD, EGR valve (clogged), EVR, DPFE, PCV valve, evap emissions hose & tube (cracked), window regulator (broken), LH & RH PCV tubes, UIM gasket (leak), ignition coil
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Phil, I'm having the same problem with my 98 SVT. If you can find someone in the area who has a scantool, please, please PLEEEASE PM me, or email to rverbyla@edc.caI too do not wish to pay Campbell Ford $80 to have them tell me that nothing is wrong with my car!
98 SVT Contour #1702 (silver) - traded in & missed alot!
02 SVT Focus #2686 (blue) - beginning to enjoy the 4-banger.
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98 Silver Frost SVT
97 BMW 540I Sport, six speed
"Blue is for sky, black is for soil, and white is for simplicity, purity and hope for the future"
"A coveted car should never stunt your life, but should make it more rich and interesting."
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Thanks Phil!
BTW, I read your post about Campbell's being inflexible on price on the SVT Focus.
I have a feeling they are going to be stuck with those cars for a while!
At about $23K, a base SVT Focus would be a pretty solid deal, but at something approaching $29K, one's sanity might be questioned if one were to transact at that price.
98 SVT Contour #1702 (silver) - traded in & missed alot!
02 SVT Focus #2686 (blue) - beginning to enjoy the 4-banger.
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Hi Guys!
I am in Ottawa as well and would really, really, love to meet someone with a scan tool so I can read what's going on with my 98 Mystique. I hate paying out good money only to have to fix one thing and read the next code a short while later. Please email me. What about a weekend small meet smetime ...
John
98 Mystique 2.5 5 Speed
Bridgestone Potenzas
New upstream O2s, new CamPosSens
JVC CD DECK, PIONEER SPEAKERS
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Intermittant CEL coming on and going out, is most often the 02 sensor. Should be fixed, but no engine damage is likely. Often a cleaner brand of gas will work.
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I have same problem My light goed out after High test gas and 3 driving cycles [99 computer requires a clean record for 3 ~25 mile driving cycles] The Experts outhere can verify I just graduated from NEWBEE today CONTOUR ED 
1999 GREEN Contour SE SPORT Duratec V6, ATX, SUNROOF, 93,000 Miles, P0420 ON&OFF -replaced DS O2 --did not FIX
*New TORQUE CONVERTER @ 53,000-Intermittent P1744
*New DASH at 53,000 and New DASH lifted-now using MOLLEY bolts to pull down
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