Indispensable Explorer
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- Joined
- December 30, 2016
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- City, State
- Tennessee
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1995 Explorer XLT
When I started my Explorer this afternoon(4.0 OHV with 300k) I saw the dreaded Check Engine light. The light came on about a year ago but went off before I could check the engine. I popped the hood and used a paper clip to check the codes, 633(Vehicle must be in 2x4 high or 4x4 high. My gem module is malfunctioning and it flashes the 4x4 lights.), 452(VSS malfunction, which a mechanic "fixed"), and the code of concern, 214(error in cylinder ID(CID) circuit signal - Ignition systems). I have not done a dynamic test with the engine on yet.
I decided to take another car so I wouldn't risk damaging something, but what would be some common fixes to this code? Would I damage anything by driving the vehicle with these codes?
The engine is long overdue for new plugs and wires(they are over 200k old), could this contribute to the problem? I've been doing a little reading on the forum and found that it could be caused by the Cam Position Sensor, Crank Sensor, or Ignition Control Module. How should I go about testing these systems?
Thanks,
I decided to take another car so I wouldn't risk damaging something, but what would be some common fixes to this code? Would I damage anything by driving the vehicle with these codes?
The engine is long overdue for new plugs and wires(they are over 200k old), could this contribute to the problem? I've been doing a little reading on the forum and found that it could be caused by the Cam Position Sensor, Crank Sensor, or Ignition Control Module. How should I go about testing these systems?
Thanks,