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LiGhTSpEEd 5.0
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hi i have a 87 mustang 5.0 and my check engine light goes on and off while im driving. most of time when im on the freeway.. does anyone know what the problem is? how can you read the check engine codes?

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TEAM LIGHT*SPEED RACING
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Posts: 38 | From: daly city | Registered: Nov 2011  |  :
84SVOrick
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any mods to the car? any other problems with it as far as drivability?

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Get a code scanner and see what's tripping the light.

http://www.amazon.com/Equus-3145-Ford-Digital-Reader/dp/B000EW0KHW

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LiGhTSpEEd 5.0
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84SVO - the car runs good its just annoying when the light comes on it turns off after tho. its been doing it ever since i got the car bone stock

willit - will that work with a fox body? my bro told me i need a volt meter?

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TEAM LIGHT*SPEED RACING
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Posts: 38 | From: daly city | Registered: Nov 2011  |  :
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iat intak air temp sensor driver side front of lower intake, o2 sensors, Obd1 scan tool scanning plugs tucked in corner of driver side firewall under hood by hinge.
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