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2017 Explorer Wrench Light
Good morning! About 200 miles into a 500 mile road trip yesterday my wrench light came on in my 2017 Explorer with the 3.5 naturally aspirated engine. When it happened I was doing about 88 mph and did not notice any driveability issues. While exiting the highway to get fuel it felt like a slight misfire. Restarted the car after fueling and the light has not reappeared. I did notice one slight misfire late last night, but nothing else.
Unfortunately I didn't bring my OBDII dangle so I can't scan with forscan and Autozone couldn't pull any codes. Has anyone ever experienced this sort of thing? I did an oil change in it the day before and used Motorcraft oil and filter. I am wondering if maybe I justvgot some bad fuel to start the trip. Thanks in advance for any help! I just want to give my wife peace of mind that we'll make it home lol. |
Usually the wrench light involves the ETC, electronic throttle control.
If it was a temporary glitch and the light went out, all you can do is keep an eye on it. |
Originally Posted by mdilks1202
(Post 149602)
Unfortunately I didn't bring my OBDII dangle so I can't scan with forscan and Autozone couldn't pull any codes.
Check this below: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...0f59f836e8.jpg so if you also own a Toyota that's a plus. Even if you own a BMW as shown above you don't get OEM DTCs and live data but you still get the generic ones, with a different software like BimmerLink, then you get all OEM DTCs and live data, using the same hardware, OBDLink MX+. |
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