Engine codes

[skater]

Actually there is a Chiltons for the '99 Cougars and '95-'99 Contours. I have one.

The Ford service CD is good, too - too tired to find the link right now but it's around on the internet somewhere.

[DanG]

Just replace the whole unit- That's how you'll get it out of a boneyard, and it prevents you from having to switch out the electronics, which can damage the fragile heating element in the MAF.

[12three45]

Well I installed the new MAF and the car starts, but still getting the P1401 DTC. i guess I will get another DPFE and see if the one I got was bad. though i seem to have misplaced my receipt so I might have to eat the extra cost.

Andy

[gamiller]

Can't advise on the DPFE, but regarding the manifolds:

Ignore the P0420 for now. It usually disappears after you fix the problem causing related codes.

Also, when my pre-cats went bad, I simply got a pair of CEL (a.k.a. MIL) eliminators for $20. The pre-cats aren't really necessary if your main cat is good.

[12three45]

Hey, I thought the metal DPFE were not made anymore? I stopped by Pepboys and they had the same part.

[12three45]

Hey folks, its been 5 months, but got around to replace the second dpfe. Though I do not get a engine code yet, but in the pending codes, I still get the P0401. If it does show up as an CEL, what else can be the problem? Thanks

Been fixing my car slowly but surely. Replaced my suspension, took me two days. Just got the sunroof to go down after 6 months. One track is still good and it opens and closes, but doubt I will use it anytime soon.

My indiglo guages are dead so have to take it out. Then replace my antenna assemble since it broke. Finally I think is the hydraulics for the trunk door needs to be replaced.

Andy

[skater]

Originally Posted by 12three45

Finally I think is the hydraulics for the trunk door needs to be replaced.

I need to replace mine, too - my hatch clocked me on the head the other night!

[Tigg]

Mine did that too, and with that razzi spoiler it's even worse.
I got new truck struts for Christmas though, now it flies open. It's about a 5 minute job, but you need a helper to hold the trunk open while you replace the parts.

[skater]

Originally Posted by Tigg

... but you need a helper to hold the trunk open while you replace the parts.

That sounds like a challenge to me!

Hey, if I can rehang an RV awning alone, replacing hatch struts shouldn't be a problem at all!

[DanG]

Does that awning hang at least? Maybe you told us already, but after that gawdawful welding job I did on it... I should try again- Now I have my MIG welder that can do aluminum... MUCH easier than TIG, but not nearly as precise as TIG can be...

I had to replace my hatch struts after 5 years... I think they were about dead again, Kevin? Razzi wing doesn't help, as Nicky pointed out...