Need Help Service Engine light???

**Derrick1227** · 09-22-2009, 05:52 PM

So I went out to start the Maro tonight and after I backed it out of the drive way the service engine light came on. I was wondering is there a way to get the code to pull up without a scanner. Only reason I ask is it was possible to do on my Dakota but I just don't know the way to get it displayed on the Maro. Thanks!!!!

**sunsetorangess** · 09-23-2009, 03:16 AM

You need a scan tool, With OBD 1 systems you can jump terminals but not with obd 2. Autozone and advance auto can scan it for free. Once you get the code post it up and we can help you further...
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**MNZ28** · 09-23-2009, 04:57 AM

I just ask my car, and then she tells me whats wrong in this hot female voice over the stereo. Its pretty awesome. We have a special connection I guess you could say.

**Derrick1227** · 09-23-2009, 08:53 AM

Alright ran down to Advanced this morning and the code is P0300 which the service guy said basically a tune up which I am in the process of doing right now anyways any other info on this?

**KMdef9** · 09-23-2009, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by Derrick1227

Alright ran down to Advanced this morning and the code is P0300 which the service guy said basically a tune up which I am in the process of doing right now anyways any other info on this?

http://www.obd-codes.com/p0300

**tep98ws6** · 09-23-2009, 01:36 PM

plugs, coil pack, wires, injectors.
check them.

**Derrick1227** · 09-23-2009, 02:12 PM

Well I managed to get plugs 1-5 done got to 6 and I can't reach the wire to pull the wire but I did notice prior to that I didn't have a 1'' extension to reach back there anyway. But prior #6 plug wire was not even connected so I managed to get it back on and light went away and with the 5 other plugs changed I have no hard mis right now

**KMdef9** · 09-23-2009, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Derrick1227

Well I managed to get plugs 1-5 done got to 6 and I can't reach the wire to pull the wire but I did notice prior to that I didn't have a 1'' extension to reach back there anyway. But prior #6 plug wire was not even connected so I managed to get it back on and light went away and with the 5 other plugs changed I have no hard mis right now

Did you put new ones in? I wouldn't recommend leaving the last 2 unchanged.

**Derrick1227** · 09-23-2009, 02:29 PM

I put new ones in all the but the last 3 I am going to change them but I was basically changing plugs between rain showers so no worries I am going to change the last 3 probably on Monday

**tep98ws6** · 09-23-2009, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by KMdef9

Did you put new ones in? I wouldn't recommend leaving the last 2 unchanged.

+10 DO NOT skip the last two. You will be kicking yourself in the ass later for not doing them. Its tough but its managable. Try harder lol

**KMdef9** · 09-23-2009, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by tep98ws6

+10 DO NOT skip the last two. You will be kicking yourself in the ass later for not doing them. Its tough but its managable. Try harder lol

It may cost you some alittle blood and sweat...

I feel like I have had a spark plug convo once already today? Weird.

**tep98ws6** · 09-23-2009, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by KMdef9

It may cost you some alittle blood and sweat...

I feel like I have had a spark plug convo once already today? Weird.

...

**KMdef9** · 09-23-2009, 03:01 PM

I seriously had to check the date. I'm so bored in class right now my mind is starting work backwards.

**Derrick1227** · 09-23-2009, 03:21 PM

Oh I'm not giving up on it I can get the last ones out and I'm sure the car will be fine for a couple days. I changed the ones in my Dak and left the last two and changed them a couple days later and they were just fine. Plus I can get my new wires ordered and put them all on in one shot.

**KMdef9** · 09-23-2009, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Derrick1227

Oh I'm not giving up on it I can get the last ones out and I'm sure the car will be fine for a couple days. I changed the ones in my Dak and left the last two and changed them a couple days later and they were just fine. Plus I can get my new wires ordered and put them all on in one shot.

Good deal

**Derrick1227** · 09-23-2009, 03:32 PM

I just did not realize going in that those last 2 would be so hard. Then again the 8 on my Dakota were all on top just pull the coil and change took me like a whooping 15mins after I figured everything out

**KMdef9** · 09-23-2009, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Derrick1227

I just did not realize going in that those last 2 would be so hard. Then again the 8 on my Dakota were all on top just pull the coil and change took me like a whooping 15mins after I figured everything out

After my F-150, I started to change the plugs from the rear working towards the front, getting the hard stuff out of the way 1st.