darknight

can anyone recommend a fault reader? i just got an engine check light on the dash, used the on/off method to find the code ok, but i want to turn off the light, or is there an easier way to do that as well? its a grand "97" 4.ol
cheers

drakan1908

Disconnect the battery wait a minute or so and connect back. Don't know about pricing in the UK but here you can pick up a cheap code reader for about $30.00 US. It's nothing speciel at that price but they usually read codes and reset comp. I paid about $80.00 for the one I bought 3.5 yrs. ago and I think it sells for about 1/2 that now, so the prices have really dropped.

ol"blue

Here's how you check the codes yourself. >-> http://jeephorizons.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2719
After fixing the problem, disconnect the battery to remove the "Check Engine" light.
If you don't fix the problem the light will return. And if you don't disconnect the battery after the repair the comp. won't know you've done the repair. JMO
Dan

darknight

great, thanks guys, gotta laugh though, put a new battery in the morning, drove all day and got a engine check light near home, so, done the ignition on/off checked the code............12!! "battery disconnect/lack of power.
oh so to get rid i disconnect the battery again,lol, see what i mean its quite funny, get a code meaning the battery was disconnected, and to get the light to go out, you disconnect the battery, could be a big circle this,

ol"blue

That could be caused by a loose/bad connection to the PCM. Check the connector and the pins for corrosion. JMO
Dan

darknight

ah ok, cheers ol blue will do