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Description of error codes - 12/17/2007 9:53:05 PM

wisconsinwildman

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I recently purchased a code reader and the reader does have book telling you what the code stands for. The problem is does anyone know of a website or manual that will help me troubleshoot the codes. For instance, one code says "gear 5 incorrect ratio", we have a 2000 windstar with a 4spd auto, I'm not sure what that code means. THanks for any help.

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RE: Description of error codes - 12/18/2007 9:20:53 AM

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What was the actual code?

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RE: Description of error codes - 12/19/2007 10:32:26 AM

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I just checked the codes again, and now Im getting a 182- "Fuel temperature sensor A circuit Low input", 735- "Gear 5 incorrect ratio", and now 42D?? I don't have a clue what that one is.

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RE: Description of error codes - 12/22/2007 9:35:37 AM

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Never heard of a 42D code. But the other two should have P0 in front of them if it is OBDII equipped.

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RE: Description of error codes - 12/22/2007 2:28:18 PM

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Yeah the other codes do, you don't know what they mean do you? I'm not sure where to start looking as far as troubleshooting them.

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RE: Description of error codes - 12/22/2007 2:46:14 PM

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Are you having problems with the vehicle, or just playing with the code reader? From what I am hearing and reading code readers by themselves are not very reliable. Plenty of false codes found with these devices.

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