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interceptor_74
May 31st, 2007, 07:45 PM
how acurate are these scanners used at autozone? are the dealerships using the same scanners to pull these codes? the dealership wants about 82 bucks.... is this service worth it...for that price i would be able to make them pin point the exact problem and they would have to find the exact problem or i would be entitled to a refund. so does anyone have info on this?
v8_dave
May 31st, 2007, 08:26 PM
A code is a code. The Ford scan tools can do much, much more than just codes, but the $82 wont get you any of that. Lets see what Autozone turns up for you first.
interceptor_74
June 1st, 2007, 01:26 PM
will do, im getting ready to have a few friends over for some ice cold mooseheads and yuenglings and some ribs and shrimp. jealous? lol but i will get the exact code then reply soon, thanks
Big T
June 4th, 2007, 07:17 AM
Im in the same boat on this one, I have to put my TC on the machine as well, really dont want to pay that 82bucks. But I love my car, and want it to run again.
LSRX101
June 4th, 2007, 01:51 PM
will do, im getting ready to have a few friends over for some ice cold mooseheads and yuenglings and some ribs and shrimp. jealous? lol but i will get the exact code then reply soon, thanks

Yes jealous! Hmm, I can be in Pittsburgh in about 2 hours...

Most dealers charge 1.0hr Diag time for a check engine light. That would include pinpointing the problem. That's money for them if they find it in 10 minutes, but money for you if it takes more than an hour. It can go either way.
interceptor_74
June 4th, 2007, 04:44 PM
ok well i just got back from autozone and im getting code 442, like i said i had already replaced the gas cap and reset code and it came back on so thats not the issue, any ideas?
LSRX101
June 4th, 2007, 05:19 PM
ok well i just got back from autozone and im getting code 442, like i said i had already replaced the gas cap and reset code and it came back on so thats not the issue, any ideas?

Being OBD II that's not a code 442, it's P0442. There's quite a difference.
You need to check the evaporative system for leaks, it could be anywhere in the system before the purge valve. I recall hearing about an easily damaged line under the rear of the car on Panther vehicles. Start there, anything low enough to be damaged when backing up to a curb.
interceptor_74
June 4th, 2007, 05:21 PM
i will check there, thanks
v8_dave
June 4th, 2007, 07:46 PM
Yep! In your other thread, Fordace explains "This may be caused by loose or leaking hoses, loose or broken fuel cap, a leak at the top of the fuel filler pipe neck, etc." So just get creative and start checking hoses. Or you can bypass the system, thats up to you.
interceptor_74
June 5th, 2007, 10:43 AM
how would i bypass the system? do i even need this system?
v8_dave
June 5th, 2007, 08:57 PM
Crownvic.net does not allow illegal mods so I dont know how to do it. But sit down with the service manual for an hour and I am sure you will fig out what needs to be disconnected and plugged.

It wont fail emissions without it, nor should it cause any other issues. MPG may go down .2mpg, I dont know.