SuicidalThrillbillyturnedLunaticChillbilly
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I own a Ford 5.4L fyi
Mar 24, 2018 11:52 PM
SuicidalThrillbillyturnedLunaticChillbilly
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I own a Ford 5.4L fyi
MisterLemons
levelfivedetentionblockaa23
Problem..... solved. Oh, Sharpie, is there anything you can't do?
aadiapr86
Everything is a doldo if you’re brave enough
rjrcwalker8
How many layers is he putting on?
moonshadowkati
I dunno but after 20 minutes it's still not enough...
RatherRunWhenYouCantCrawl
Black electrical tape works way better
joemoedee
Sold cars in the 00s. Had guy come in to trade his truck. Electrical tape over check engine light. Acted surprised when I asked about it.
KnowerOfNothing
Chihuahua sticker works best:
grantito1
I've done this for years
firefighter26
Can confirm, used black electrical tape over the Check Engine light and Airbag light in my old van. Fixed the problem for years.
Bearpigg
Or...OR just use black tape. *mindblow.gif*
panickynakedape
This is basically how I deal with most of my problems.
AManWhoWasntThere
Amen! There are at least two of us!
Captainpoopypants
pudf
Puts sticky note on social calendar....
Occasionalfunnycomment
Puts sticky note on computer when pull up bank account
debaucherousRex
this is a 4th gen VW jetta/golf 1999-2004 dash if anyone is curious
homerbot
It's a VW and it has warning lights on? What a shocker
darkerface
how can you tell? (I don't doubt you, I'm just curious)
Bob570
Because the font and layout is exactly the same as a MK4 VW.
Bob570
The 2004 cluster is different than the earlier MK4s. They got the same cluster that was used for the 04-05 GLI and 20 anniversary GTIs.
DynamicLongBranch
On a 5.4 that light generally means It's about to eject the spark plugs.
wyatt8740
Wait, so fords have spark plugs that come untethered from the head in normal driving?
Tentrees
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine~
gendeates
Apparently Ford's have an oil problem.
st1llet01101
You hit it. Look at the 5.4 oil system. Tensioners at the end of a long path. Broken guides all the time.
DalekSECoOo
THROW A BLANKET OVER IT!!
Ididthisforthelol
SUGAR PEAS!
FuzzyTaco
Correction. Dear Triton owners.
janskis
Very handy tip for all VAG drivers too!
TheGigaKraken
Had the same motor. Had to buy a new motor.
KanyeWesticularCancer
My check engine light came on and we still have no idea why. No error code, no detectable engine problem, electronics are fine.
Ozarck
TEh Check engine light detected a flaw in the check engine light.
aidanthib
I have the 5.4 and this has been how I’ve been dealing with that damned light
akaRustyShackleford
I, too, have the 5.4. Didn't realize how underpowered it is on the F250 until it was too late.
harrybalszak
Be glad you didn't buy the 6.0L diesel.
findacureforstupidplease
Cover up and bury that shit until it blows killing everyone in the vicinity.
SuicidalThrillbillyturnedLunaticChillbilly
Unless you have a something shorting off the fuel system it's not like it's gonna actually explode.
EmotionallyTransparent
My 2015 Honda tire pressure warning goes off all the time now. Doesn't matter what pressure the tires are. Dealership can't fix.
tehranosaurusrex
New valve stems
Shade169
yup...i just reset the tmps cal to get rid of it
Unverified
It's your sensors, I don't think they're too expensive to replace
Lukapaka
Only $70 a piece, typically....
Alex0713
You probably have to recalibrate the sensors, it's in the car's menu
SpicyPeanuts27
My Toyota has a sensor on the spare tire too. That was the problem for me
ivythearchive
Mine does the exact same thing!! I have a 2014 Honda CR-V
sykotic1189
Could be a sensor misreading. I've seen it happen a few times. You've got 32psi and it reads 12. Shouldn't be hard to read them and check it
GetOffMyLawnYa
It's the spare.
manicmalki
I got the same shit in my 2015 toyota!
Jadielady
Mine too!
JackieTreehornProductions
Oh BS - you can but new tire pressure sensors easily. They work on RF signals. Go to a tire shop and ask if they can re-synch your sensor
ButtPlugProductTester
2011 Altima did the same. Would need to replace the sensors in the rims. No thanks lol
Jsmythe
Someone replaced your tires with knock off valve stem sensors.
ozjuggler
I like having a pre-2009 era Honda - they didn't have that fancy stuff so it can't break. Just check the tires, sheesh.
Shargan8
I have a 2004 Renault Lagoon, and even though it has a computer, it is void of all shitty sensor gadgets to bother you for life.
HisBabes
2005 Mazda RX8 same problem. Damaged sensor during tire change. Ignore dinging check pressure weekly.
Maaaaaalloooooo
I'm driving at 70 psi then 64, 60, down to 32(what it is in reality) oohhh back up to 70psi. Yeah something might be wrong with my TPMS.
WellThatsOriginal
I can check it at my shop. Although I will admit Honda TPMS is the fucking worst to program.
wyatt8740
All car computers made after the mid 90s are awful IMHO
WellThatsOriginal
They're not that bad with the right scanner and tech subscription. I paid $6000 for my scanner and $180 a month for Identifix.
wyatt8740
Haha, not all of us are made of money. I paid $700 for my car, $50 for Haynes manual, $200 parts to fix the air conditioner & transmission.
wyatt8740
No monthly recurring fees, and my engine's so reliable that the only thing I have to do is change the oil in a timely manner & change tires.
wyatt8740
AlexZuelke
its a bad/cross threaded valve stem! id bet 3 internet points on it! my 08 civic has the same problem
Heisenturd
Same, except I drive a 2014 Ford Fusion
andyanders1191
Set your tirepressure a little higher than the full load pressure for your car and reset the system.
Goodnewwseveryone
Are there any cars made now that do not have that stupid tire pressure light? That is the dumbest thing ever (personally)
Lukapaka
Government solutions baby. They're what keep auto prices high and engines fuel inefficient.
wyatt8740
Made now? Maybe not. I drive a '91 Volvo 240 though so I don't have to deal with any of that crap
TheBodyMan
TPMS are run on batteries. They all go bad after 7-10 years. They’re like 75-100 to replace. Waste of money.
manicmalki
Your getting scalped buddy.
samvimesbootstheory
I bought 4 TPMS sensors on Rock Auto for $30/each and my local mechanic installed for $20/tire. Zero issues since.
MySpiritAnimalIsTheUnpopularOpinionPuffin
More like "they go bad the moment you leave the tire shop and they're tired of replacing them for free".
NotquiteThereyet00
2010 mustang. 3 of 4 are out. Not paying the estimate of $600 to fix it. I’ll just check my own tire pressure. I basically do My own work
Syralight
People use tires that are older than 7 years? Honest question.
ServantOfTheGodEmperorOfUsersub
The sensors aren’t part of the tire, they’re part of the car.
aerbyt
Try recalibration when your tyres are under the proper pressure. This fixed it for me.
aerbyt
Also, the recalibration option should be available via the settings button on the dash screen.
EmotionallyTransparent
This helped me. Thanks. I thought it was a setting from the LCD screen at first but the steering wheel had a Menu button on it.
NordicusMaximus
On the Fit, it’s a button low and left of the steering wheel. As long as your tires are within 4 lbs. of each other, hold it to recalibrate.
EmotionallyTransparent
Mine is a Civic Hybrid but yes it was there on the steering wheel ty.
DBSOempathy
TMPS break so fast. I just stopped paying attention to it. I already know what my pressure is at anyway.
MothMonsterMan
Is it atleast at 3?
Richarmeleon
Hopefully
NotquiteThereyet00
At least yes
NotquiteThereyet00
Yep Three out of four of my tires have broken tea TPMS sensors. The dealership wanted like $600 to fix it. Nope I’ll check my pressure.
SmolderingBanana
Walmart's TLE centers also replace them for around $30 each. Ye just pay for the sensor and they install it
GlitterInTheDarkNearTheTannhauserGate
Check the specs for your tires and buy them on Amazon, nowadays it's pretty much plug and play
GlitterInTheDarkNearTheTannhauserGate
> Usually you have to get the car into a 'pairing' state. It should be in the vehicle manual
NotquiteThereyet00
Will do. Thanks!
JooLouis79
5.4liter? Holy shit, do you own horses?
SuicidalThrillbillyturnedLunaticChillbilly
Daily driver believe it or not.
Movietimeme
Lol my check engine light has been on for 15 years. I drive 2002 VW TDI.
dbdulaney
If you're a subaru person it means your were low on oil 50 miles ago and it's time to order a engine
HoleyNutSack
Thats a vw
homerbot
My VW was CEL free for maybe 18 months the whole 8 years I owned it.
dlarrydlarry
I'm guessing p0420 needs a new cat
HoleyNutSack
This is not your first rodeo
dlarrydlarry
Mkiv to be exact. I had that car and that check engine light make times.
finetoroastasimamarshmallow
Life hack, there are other car manufacturers
jessenator
Forgive Our Research Department
SuicidalThrillbillyturnedLunaticChillbilly
Oh, they know exactly what they've done.
rYan7up
Should I be going to buy a ford so i can do this? Looks like quite the cost savings????
deathloop
Certain models of cars have weaknesses, but there is also a lot of individual variation. Make an informed purchase.
BestLeftInIsolation
Yeah until a serious problem comes up and you'll have no way of knowing, because you forgot you sharpied it and can't obd scan it
BestLeftInIsolation
*you won't know to scan
SuicidalThrillbillyturnedLunaticChillbilly
No shit, buddy.
deathloop
That's the joooke
BestLeftInIsolation
Haha I realized shortly after
APFSDS
See, the first mistake was buying a Ford. No other company baffles me quite as much as Ford does when it comes to their mechanical parts.
APFSDS
Like, their cars aren’t awful, but just...dip sticks are often buried in the engine, that one jackass air filter blocked by the support 1/
APFSDS
the always finicky drain plugs (I cannot understand how ford has made this a universal issue), etc. It just confuses me.
SuicidalThrillbillyturnedLunaticChillbilly
Where we you when I bought the only vehicle at the used car lot that I could get approved for with only 600 down, lol. #myfaultfeelsbadman
MisterLemons
Ha! Japan wins again! Toyoter's got an easy fix
SuicidalThrillbillyturnedLunaticChillbilly
SuicidalThrillbillyturnedLunaticChillbilly
Manbob456
F.O.R.D: Found On Roadside Dead
Mumalot
F.O.R.D Fix Or Repair Daily
TransistorRadio
Fucking Old Rusty Dump
IAmAnthonyStark
If it makes it to “old and rusty”, your point is not valid.
OneFastBikerGrrrl
F.O.R.D: Fucked Over Rebuilt Dodge
Aingelproject667
C.H.E.V.R.O.L.E.T.: Cheap Heap Every Valve Rattles Oil Leaks Every Trip
debaucherousRex
First On Race Day
ozjuggler
And first another 5 times after that at Le Mans.
FuzzyTaco
Factory off road demon!
iamhdr
"Fix it again Tony." -Dale Gribble
Aingelproject667
"You're thinking of a Fiat, Dale."
Sabretooth47
For Only Real Drivers
VeryNiceILike
For only retard drivers
wyatt8740
Haha, and drivers on fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Pinto#Fuel_system_fires,_recalls,_and_litigation