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11/26/2007, 11:22AM
About: 2004 Ford Focus ZTS
After giving someone a jump start, my 'Check engine" light has been on.  What has caused this?

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11/26/2007, 5:33PM

You will need to have your codes read.  Many auto parts stores do this for free.  There are at least 150 separate issues that could light your check engine light.  

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11/26/2007, 7:57PM

this is for every one out their to get the word out.DO NOT HOOK JUMPER CABLES TO A COMPUTER CAR WILL of 9 OUT OF 10 TIMES DAMAGE YOUR CAR EVER SO SLIGHTLGY.

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11/27/2007, 10:46AM

Try unhooking the battery for a few minutes to reset the computer.If this does not work then the computer may be damged.Get a diagnostics done. Advanced Auto Parts will usually run a diagnostics for free.

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