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10-23-2009, 08:03 AM
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codes?
http://offroad-review.com/new/index....b52dc&page=160 how come this didnt work i got to the end and all it showed was the milage
10-23-2009, 09:19 AM
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Honestly...........these days I'd just go buy a cheapie OBDII code reader. Everything has a computer in it any more. I struggled along without one for years and finally figured out computers in cars weren't going away. Just bit the proverbial bullet and bought one. You can catch em on sale for $40-$50 and they'll do what you need.
Mine has literally saved me thousands in shop bills. It won't tell you exactly where to look for a problem, but will put you in the general area. Between knowing the codes and these awesome message boards you can figure out 90% of what's wrong.
I've only had one thing that failed and I couldn't figure it out..........I couldn't retreive the codes and it turned out to be................ a bad computer...........go figure.
Not sure how they work it back east, but out here Autozone has readers and will hook em up and download the codes for free. Works great if the vehicle is driveable. I just like having my own.
Honestly...........these days I'd just go buy a cheapie OBDII code reader. Everything has a computer in it any more. I struggled along without one for years and finally figured out computers in cars weren't going away. Just bit the proverbial bullet and bought one. You can catch em on sale for $40-$50 and they'll do what you need.
Mine has literally saved me thousands in shop bills. It won't tell you exactly where to look for a problem, but will put you in the general area. Between knowing the codes and these awesome message boards you can figure out 90% of what's wrong.
I've only had one thing that failed and I couldn't figure it out..........I couldn't retreive the codes and it turned out to be................ a bad computer...........go figure.
Not sure how they work it back east, but out here Autozone has readers and will hook em up and download the codes for free. Works great if the vehicle is driveable. I just like having my own.
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10-23-2009, 11:46 AM
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yah ha i ripped the exhaust off after the cat converter a few days ago and the engine light came on so i thought there was something wrong well when i put the new catback on it turned off i dont know what the problem was but if its off i dont care
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NO, on low brake fluid. Some part stores and repair shops will read the codes for free, call around. Best solution is to get a scanner of your own, with 175k you need it. Engine light could be almost anything.
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