Looking for diagnostic code reader
jabhawk
07-31-2006, 06:33 PM
Anyone have a recomented model of diagnostic code reader for the do it yourselfer. I have a 93 CV PI.
MT-2500
07-31-2006, 06:51 PM
Anyone have a recomented model of diagnostic code reader for the do it yourselfer. I have a 93 CV PI.
A good anlalog volt/ohm meter wiil do it.
Check out this link on how to do it.
http://www.troublecodes.net/Ford/
MT
A good anlalog volt/ohm meter wiil do it.
Check out this link on how to do it.
http://www.troublecodes.net/Ford/
MT
amo4387622
07-31-2006, 07:57 PM
You can bring the car to autozone they will read the codes for free.
MT-2500
07-31-2006, 09:32 PM
You can bring the car to autozone they will read the codes for free.
Normaly most AZ stores just does OBD11 codes.
This is a older OBD1 system starting in the early 80's when the AZ people were still in diapers.
And also.
Use Caution when getting the free code checks please.
Some parts places do offer free code checks. And also free repair advice. But beware. Just get the code no and post it back here and someone will help you.
They offer the free code checks in the hope of increasing there parts sales.
Almost all of them will also offer mechanical advice and some know what they are doing.
But just remember most of them are parts people pulling codes for free.
Not trained professional tech/mechanics. Even if they pull a 02-sensor code or another sensor related code it does always mean to replace that sensor and your problem will be fixed.
Please just get the code no and post it back here and we will help you.
MT
Normaly most AZ stores just does OBD11 codes.
This is a older OBD1 system starting in the early 80's when the AZ people were still in diapers.
And also.
Use Caution when getting the free code checks please.
Some parts places do offer free code checks. And also free repair advice. But beware. Just get the code no and post it back here and someone will help you.
They offer the free code checks in the hope of increasing there parts sales.
Almost all of them will also offer mechanical advice and some know what they are doing.
But just remember most of them are parts people pulling codes for free.
Not trained professional tech/mechanics. Even if they pull a 02-sensor code or another sensor related code it does always mean to replace that sensor and your problem will be fixed.
Please just get the code no and post it back here and we will help you.
MT
reekor
08-01-2006, 10:13 AM
On odb1 ford's, I like the actron CP9110, These are not made anymore, but you can get them on Ebay for about $70, in fact there is one on there now with a Ford and GM cartrage. You can also get a Chrysler and generic odbII cartrage for it. It also pulls ford ABS codes.
Anyone have a recomented model of diagnostic code reader for the do it yourselfer. I have a 93 CV PI.
Anyone have a recomented model of diagnostic code reader for the do it yourselfer. I have a 93 CV PI.
sheebeehuh
08-05-2006, 08:13 PM
It's easy enough to read OBDI codes without a code reader. All you need is a piece of wire and a test light (or use your check-engine-light if it is still working).
I wouldn't waste my money on a reader unless it was very inexpensive.
I wouldn't waste my money on a reader unless it was very inexpensive.
reekor
08-05-2006, 09:16 PM
Code readers are for girls, real men use scan tools. But yeah if you only plan on pulling codes with a scan tool it would be a waste of money.
It's easy enough to read OBDI codes without a code reader. All you need is a piece of wire and a test light (or use your check-engine-light if it is still working).
I wouldn't waste my money on a reader unless it was very inexpensive.
It's easy enough to read OBDI codes without a code reader. All you need is a piece of wire and a test light (or use your check-engine-light if it is still working).
I wouldn't waste my money on a reader unless it was very inexpensive.
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