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Originally Posted by Twisted Sid
Having a scanner is a very useful tool to own and everyone should have one.
The check engine light is supposed to come on when you turn the key to the on position with the engine not running along with a few other lights. Every car made in the last 30ish years has done that. The lights will also come on when the engine stalls out. What you need to look for is when the engine is running and the light comes on. Now there can ben codes pending that dont throw the light on but with the battery being disconnected, it resets the computer and any codes that might be pending or storred get erased.
Im not trying to be mean but honestly, you need to drag or tow this thing to a good mechanic and let them work on it. It really sounds like whoever you bought this truck from screwed you and sold you a lemon with lots of problems they didnt tell you about or masked.
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You very well may be right. I've thought the same thing myself. Very strange how during the test drive the truck seemed to have plenty of power with no noticeable problems. Then when I changed the oil and filter, and drove it, the 1st thing that became apparent was that the alternator was not working. The truck died due to a dead battery. Nothing has worked correctly since then. I think the seller probably put something in the oil to quieten the engine and he also probably fully charged the battery before I drove it. Even with a bad alternator, a car can drive maybe 1/2 hour or so before the battery finally dies.
As far as a mechanic is concerned, I have not yet given up on doing the work myself. Besides, finding a GOOD and HONEST mechanic here in Mexico is not an easy thing. I can easily imagine being charged 5,000 - 7,000 pesos, only to be told that he can't locate the problem.
The stealership, could probably find the problem BUT, they would certainly charge me more than the truck is worth.
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