Continuous memory
08-22-2007, 05:08 PM
94 TC 4.6
Have not broke down and bought a scan tool for it yet but has been getting
all of the 3oo bucks Ive been saving from the wife's ex-lease. ( Glad it's not the other way round (ex-wifes lease))
Anyway, I would like to clear continuous memory and have no scan tool.
Is there a way to do it without?
If its a jump across a connector the connection number and the wire numbers will be all I need i have a good schematic of the electrical system
Would a scanner tell me right or left coil if I'm on the side of the road broke down? ( I know I have a spare one of those)
Extra Credit:
If so what would a modest priced tool cost and what would you suggest?
Thanks and Good Luck
Have not broke down and bought a scan tool for it yet but has been getting
all of the 3oo bucks Ive been saving from the wife's ex-lease. ( Glad it's not the other way round (ex-wifes lease))
Anyway, I would like to clear continuous memory and have no scan tool.
Is there a way to do it without?
If its a jump across a connector the connection number and the wire numbers will be all I need i have a good schematic of the electrical system
Would a scanner tell me right or left coil if I'm on the side of the road broke down? ( I know I have a spare one of those)
Extra Credit:
If so what would a modest priced tool cost and what would you suggest?
Thanks and Good Luck
Towncar
08-22-2007, 07:46 PM
( Glad it's not the other way round (ex-wifes lease)):cheers:
Anyway, I would like to clear continuous memory and have no scan tool. Is there a way to do it without?Disconnecting the battery for 15 minutes always works, even in the latter OBDii systems.
If its a jump across a connector the connection number and the wire numbers will be all I need...Hmmm, remember this response in another post: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=4893285&postcount=8
Would a scanner tell me right or left coil if I'm on the side of the road broke down?The scanner will flash a code at you, then you'll look it up in the included reference book. So, yes.. you'll get left vs. right info. Check the charts in the link (in the link) below for code definitions.
Extra Credit:
If so what would a modest priced tool cost and what would you suggest?Hmmm, remember this (same) response in another post:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=4893285&postcount=8
Check (call around) your local parts stores to see if they have one lying around, cheap. $20 is a good price. Then when all else fails, there's always ebay.
Anyway, I would like to clear continuous memory and have no scan tool. Is there a way to do it without?Disconnecting the battery for 15 minutes always works, even in the latter OBDii systems.
If its a jump across a connector the connection number and the wire numbers will be all I need...Hmmm, remember this response in another post: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=4893285&postcount=8
Would a scanner tell me right or left coil if I'm on the side of the road broke down?The scanner will flash a code at you, then you'll look it up in the included reference book. So, yes.. you'll get left vs. right info. Check the charts in the link (in the link) below for code definitions.
Extra Credit:
If so what would a modest priced tool cost and what would you suggest?Hmmm, remember this (same) response in another post:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=4893285&postcount=8
Check (call around) your local parts stores to see if they have one lying around, cheap. $20 is a good price. Then when all else fails, there's always ebay.
08-22-2007, 10:40 PM
Yes I remember seeing that entry for the jump to flash codes. I didnt neccesssarily want to know what the codes were as much as i wanted to clear them all out. Give it a clean slate and go on from there.
I have disconnected the battery during service and reset the KAM.
I'm not sure if continuous memory was just codes stored or if they also
are used to determine how the engine will run.
Im gonna pick up a scanner. At even thirty bucks it will help to insure
a part I put on is working and not a defective one right out of the box
Thanks and Good Luck
I have disconnected the battery during service and reset the KAM.
I'm not sure if continuous memory was just codes stored or if they also
are used to determine how the engine will run.
Im gonna pick up a scanner. At even thirty bucks it will help to insure
a part I put on is working and not a defective one right out of the box
Thanks and Good Luck
reekor
08-23-2007, 06:31 PM
Check Ebay for an Actron CP9110. It sells for about $70 with a Ford cartridge and cable. You can get GM and Chrysler, and OBDII cartridges for it also if ever needed. It will also read ABS codes on your car. No need for a code look up as it tells you on the screen what the codes mean. It also has a data stream. Great bange for the buck tool well worth the extra $30-$40 vs the crap code readers.
Yes I remember seeing that entry for the jump to flash codes. I didnt neccesssarily want to know what the codes were as much as i wanted to clear them all out. Give it a clean slate and go on from there.
I have disconnected the battery during service and reset the KAM.
I'm not sure if continuous memory was just codes stored or if they also
are used to determine how the engine will run.
Im gonna pick up a scanner. At even thirty bucks it will help to insure
a part I put on is working and not a defective one right out of the box
Thanks and Good Luck
Yes I remember seeing that entry for the jump to flash codes. I didnt neccesssarily want to know what the codes were as much as i wanted to clear them all out. Give it a clean slate and go on from there.
I have disconnected the battery during service and reset the KAM.
I'm not sure if continuous memory was just codes stored or if they also
are used to determine how the engine will run.
Im gonna pick up a scanner. At even thirty bucks it will help to insure
a part I put on is working and not a defective one right out of the box
Thanks and Good Luck
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