'96 MX6 error codes

[suey3b]

Have a '96 Mazda MX6 with the check engine light one constantly. I know with my other cars (different make/model) I can get the error codes off by turning the ignition on and off a certain number of times. Is there any way to do this with the MX6 or do you need a scanner / have to take it to a garage?

Thanks!!

[G2bpr]

disconect the battery for like 15 sec

[G2bpr]

disconect the battery for like 15 sec or take it to your auto-part store and they can do it for you for free

[mx6]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mx6-uk/malf/malfcode.htm

Now I hope your 96 is still OBD-I

[rogerramjet]

I believe The 1996 Mx6 is OBDII if it was OBDI you could read codes with the Hold light (see MX6 .com )

If you have an Autozone in your area they will read codes for free
You can get a code reader on E-bay but check closely to make sure they will work for your car
Roger

[mx6]

You can check the transmission codes with the hold light and the engine with the check engine light. (as for ODB-II agreed 96's are (but some sold were built in 95)

[zacks94mx6]

If you are just trying to shut off the light, you should be able to by disconnecting the battery and stepping on the brake for 5 sec. That's how I reset them on my 94 mx6. Also, you can usually check the codes yourself by jumpering two terminals in the OBDI reader. If you have OBDII, which I think you do, you will need a code reader to clear the codes (I believe).

[96probegt]

on the obdII the error codes are saved until you clear the codes disconecting the battery wont do that you need the code reader for that