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98 Crown Victoria Why Is The Check Engine Light On

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Owner's Manual - Page 4

... Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 23) Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Gearshift lever (pg. 88) Rear window defroster control (pg. 24) Headlamp control (pg. 23) AIR SUSP CHECK ENGINE OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 140 BRAKE 90 100 160 180 VOL - S OFF OFF OUTSIDE TEMP MAX A/C NORM A/C Turn...

Owner's Manual - Page 6

Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster AIR SUSP TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 ... 20 10 E 180 20 H 0 0 0 MPH 0 km/h 200 L < FUEL FILL DOOR L Optional instrument cluster CHECK ENGINE S SPEED CONTROL km km/h MPH CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DIST TO EMPTY AVG ECON TRIP B DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL H...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

... ignition is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The fuel cap may cause your Check Engine light to check the bulb. After three driving cycles without a driveability concern being noted. If the Check Engine light remains on, have been properly installed and securely tightened. The vehicle has run poorly.) 2. These temporary malfunctions can...

Owner's Manual - Page 8

... brake fluid level and the brake system should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the system serviced immediately. Instrumentation Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Air bag...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

..., check for a burned-out turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. Instrumentation Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine ABS...Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off . If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on , the anti-lock...

Owner's Manual - Page 10

... pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. For information on the air suspension system, refer to turn on or continues to the Driving chapter. Engine coolant temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is running or hot. If light stays on after the vehicle warms up...

Owner's Manual - Page 11

...on or stays lit, either front door is depressed or if the light flashes when you to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. It will...begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to the Driving chapter. Instrumentation O/D off Illuminates when the transmission control switch has been pushed. O/D When the light is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK...

Owner's Manual - Page 12

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Owner's Manual - Page 16

...the vehicle as soon as possible. Add oil if needed (refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the system. Check the oil level. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal ...operating range (as indicated), have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine L immediately. Battery voltage gauge (if equipped) This gauge shows ...

Owner's Manual - Page 22

... the brake system should be serviced. With the ignition ON, this light comes on and the engine ABS is low. With the ABS light on (if the trunk is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR...

Owner's Manual - Page 68

... work with the safety belt to the trim covering the air bag module. Seating and safety restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR SUSP CHECK ENGINE OD OFF 50 40 80 60 70 100 120 80 140 BRAKE 90 160 VOL -

Owner's Manual - Page 80

... H 0 0 0 MPH 0 km/h 200 L < FUEL FILL DOOR L CHECK ENGINE S SPEED CONTROL H N O R M F AIR BAG 12 / - + km km/h MPH CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DIST TO EMPTY TRIP A AVG... sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate....

Owner's Manual - Page 94

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Owner's Manual - Page 95

... in the fuel system. 95 Roadside emergencies HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL Use only in an emergency to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. 1. Make a further check for leaks. 3. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump...

Owner's Manual - Page 119

... H (hot) area • if your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges, the engine coolant temperature gauge will illuminate all eight bars and a tone will sound every five seconds for a minute symbol will illuminate • the • the Check Engine indicator light will illuminate. Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the...

Owner's Manual - Page 134

.... • Have the items listed in liters or gallons). 3. This will enable your vehicle's fuel economy: 1. Each time you have an adverse affect on the "Check Engine" light, refer to the Instrumentation chapter. Use one month. To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly: •...

Owner's Manual - Page 135

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Owner's Manual - Page 152

...-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...84 fluid, checking and adding ...114 traction control ...85 Brake-shift interlock ...88 Break-in period ...2 Bulbs, replacing ...136 headlamps ...136 specifications ...139 Changing a tire ...101 Child safety seats ...73 Childproof locks ...48 Chime headlamps on ...12 Cleaning your vehicle ...140 engine compartment ...141,142 exterior ...143...

Owner's Manual - Page 153

...lamps ...138 License plate lamps ...138 Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...8 air suspension ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...9,22 brake ...8,22 charging system ...9 check engine ...7 fuel reset ...6 low coolant ... entry system ...51 Parking brake ...84 Power door locks ...47 Power steering fluid, checking and adding ...121 Radio ...33 Refill capacities for fluids ...146 Relays ...96,101 Remote...

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25

... FOR FUEL: u u u u Check the engine oil level. WHILE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE: u Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of your transmission occur, check the transmission fluid level. Any adverse ... the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check warning lights and gauges. 25 Service information and supporting specifications are provided in the vehicle.