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Originally posted by asphaltgambler
Drive the vehicle. It may take 3-10 complete key/drive cycles to verify as to whether it's fixed or the problem remains. If it remains take it to a reputable shop that has a factory scan tool.................which unfortunately may only be a Ford dealer.
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Thanks (to all) for the input.
I've already cleared the code once by disconnecting the battery, but don't like to do that since it clears the computer's memory too and the system has to relearn again.
The dealer will probably charge $80 just to read the code. I plan on replacing the cap, but am thinking that the rest of the system isn't that complicated that I won't be able to run the problem down myself if the cap doesn't solve it. I think I'll just go with the cheapest reader I can get to clear the codes while I test different parts of the system.
Based upon what I'm reading, the dealer can't get any more specific data about what tripped the code than I can get with a cheap reader. There is a leak in the system -- a fairly significant one based upon the code (which makes the cap the biggest suspect), but that's all the system records. The dealer, or other mechanic, will have to test/inspect the system the same way I will to identify the fault.
Thanks again for the input; if anyone has any more comment, feel free to add it. Every little bit helps.
--Joe