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dr.donut
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Oct 23, 2011, 6:09 AM

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97 ford taurus wagon lacks power and seems unresposive in the low R.P.M.'s , any suggestions what to check? thanks


Hammer Time
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Oct 23, 2011, 6:11 AM

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Check engine light on?

Have you pulled codes?



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dr.donut
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Oct 24, 2011, 11:02 AM

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It's got a 3.0 overhead valve,recently, to get my NYS inspection I had a p0401, lack of EGR, thats gone ,got my sticker and in the low end after a shift it lacks umpf , with a bit of surge,
FYI, For the egr problem I checked the OHMS on the vacuum selinoid and it read 37, haynes manual said it should be about 20, the new one from ford read 32, oh well, took a 30 mile ride and the code came back up, (I put the vacuum lines on wrong), assuming my work is perfect I tested the sensor for a jump in volts at about 2000 RPM, like the haynes manual said , no spike so I replaced it, it was an original and they said it's surprizing it lasted that long, took short ride and code came back up, replaced EGR valve, cleaned everything up, code returned and I then inspected my lines and found the problem, no more trouble codes I hope all curbservice professionals read this and learn, . But it lacks power on the ramps like it doesn't know what to do,


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Oct 24, 2011, 2:59 PM

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Learn what? How to throw a dozen parts at it until you find the problem?

95% of the time that code will be caused by a faulty DPFE sensor and sometimes a plugged passage.



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synchro
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Oct 27, 2011, 4:47 PM

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Learn what? How to throw a dozen parts at it until you find the problem?

LMAO !!!


dr.donut
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Oct 27, 2011, 4:52 PM

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if you guys want to help, ,then help, if you want to be an ass go out to a bar with the rest of them


Hammer Time
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Oct 27, 2011, 5:05 PM

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I hope all curbservice professionals read this and learn,


You're the one that posted that nonsense and tried to make it sound like it was professional diagnostic work. If we made that many mistakes repairing a car, we would be out of business.

Why would I go to a bar? I can drink and get plenty of entertainment here.



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Mr.scotty
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Oct 27, 2011, 5:24 PM

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Like HammerTime said, The DPFE (delta pressure feedback evap) sensor is a very common problem on these.
I would be looking into that before you throw any more parts at it.
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Hammer Time
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Oct 27, 2011, 5:47 PM

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The man said he already resolved the issue, although the hard way............ and by the way. DPFE stands for "Differential Pressure Feedback EGR/exhaust" sensor.



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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Oct 27, 2011, 5:49 PM)


Discretesignals
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Oct 27, 2011, 5:55 PM

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What is the function of the DPFE and how does it work? More importantly how do you check to see if the DPFE is functioning correctly?

Might as well have a learning session. No wiki quote answers too please.





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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Oct 27, 2011, 5:57 PM)


Hammer Time
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Oct 27, 2011, 5:57 PM

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Is that sarcasm DS?.......LOL



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Discretesignals
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Oct 27, 2011, 5:59 PM

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Kinda, but I know that someone will eventually answer those questions...Smile





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