OBD2 Scanner Needed Or Not?

[Nick_M_51988]

hi
i have a nissan altima and on my obd2 system i can gat trouble codes and clear them form the unit itself. all doing it with a screwdriver.
is this possible on my cousins '97 explorer xlt. it has a v6.
the cel light came on when she was driving down the road.
thanks very much in advance.

[Hoppy2]

Yes, you do need the obd2 reader.

[shorod]

Please take into account the thread date when considering posting a response. Chances are pretty good that this thread from 2003 is not still being actively watched.

-Rod