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    baileybasset1 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 11, 2009, 01:08 PM
    Engine light stays on
    Can someone tell me what could be my problem, I have a 2000 Ford Windstar LX and the engine light is stayen on all the time, In the book it says it's a emission problem it runs great but wondering if I should be driving it Thanks for any help.. Dave
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    Feb 11, 2009, 01:10 PM

    Take it to a garage or dealership and find out. I know we have a 2001 pontiac grand-am and the engine light stays on but the car is fine it is only a censor that can get reset at a garage!
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    Feb 11, 2009, 01:28 PM

    Attach a code reader or scan tool to the Data Link Connector, located under the dash. It will tell you what's wrong. Many auto parts stores will do this for free.
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    Feb 12, 2009, 07:40 AM

    Frequently, with today's desire for increased fuel economy and reduced emissions, the Check Engine Light (CEL) can come on for a number of things that don't have anything to do with how your engine runs.
    A failed solenoid, or even a tiny, microscopic vacuum leak, in the Evaporative Emissions System won't be noticeable by the driver. But both emissions, and to a lesser extent, fuel economy will be affected.
    It is because you don't feel these failures like you would a spark plug failed that the CEL is turned on.
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