hey guys, my CEL came on today, this is the 2nd time in two weeks. it went off on its one the first time. can someone tell me how to get the codes to show up so i can let yall know what is going on. i am a little concerned because the last time this happened i had 17000 miles on the truck and had to replace my turbo. i make my living with my truck so i cant afford for it be in the shop. any help would be great.

 

I beleive the way to retrieve codes is to- Turn the key on and off 3 times and end with the key on... the panel will display ------- for a moment or display a code,and then it will say DOnE.

 

That is one way, or if theres an AutoZone or any other chain style parts house they will read the codes for you and tell you what they are. They just won't clear them for liability reasons.

 

ok thanks. i would like to know what code its throwing before i go to the dealer. that way i know how much KY lube to take with me

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Ite guys i just checked my truck computer, i am getting a P0489 code. anybody know what it means.

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ok so i been on google and i found out that a P0489 comes up EGR-Control Circuit Low. WTF does that mean? will it do any damage to my engine? can i just unplug the EGR without doing the DPF delete or will that just F&^$ other stuff up.

 

Yes you can unplug the egr the plug on the drivers side a top of the intake horn only unplug that. The egr is doing more damage to your engine than you can imagine

 

BTW next time you need to look up a code, I beleive there is a post on here with all of them listed.. "Sticky: 6.7 DTCs"

 

thanks guys, so im not gonna foul up my DPF and clog it up if i just unplug the EGR? i understand though that the engine light will stay on too?

 

Do you have mods on your truck? Why not let the dealer fix it since I'm assuming its under warranty? If its not or you don't care spend the money get a programmer and remove the dpf and egr and forget about it.

 

well that is my plan. i want to get the smarty, dpf delete and an egr delete. i have 42000 miles on my truck. it is still under the 100,000 mile warranty but heres the deal ima have to pay to get it fixed cuz apparently there is a filter that is supposed to be replace in the egr which is like 150 bucks. as far as the mods go i am short on cash as of now so that will have to wait.

 

Theres not a filter in the egr theres a ccv filter which should cost around 25$ and take maybe 15 min to change it the top of the valve cover over head will say service required at around 60k thats what it's for key on press brake 2 times and fuel pedal 2 times in 10 sec turns that message off the over head