code scanner
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Check out the newer version that has an LCD screen (no more counting LED flashes or beeps). It can be accompanied by an extension cable so you can run codes from the interior of the car. Midway auto sells them, and it is reported that some CSK stores do too.
Chris (Cman) and others use this very scanner as I recall. It is like 35 bucks plus the optional cable if you want it (that is a wise extra 15 bucks spent if you ask me). Otherwise, a paperclip can be used to pull codes for almost free.
Good luck.
Chris (Cman) and others use this very scanner as I recall. It is like 35 bucks plus the optional cable if you want it (that is a wise extra 15 bucks spent if you ask me). Otherwise, a paperclip can be used to pull codes for almost free.
Good luck.
Mustangless
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I got my code scanner from walmart. I think it was 20 bucks. It comes with a book with all the codes. I like it.
MysteryMachine
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yeh the one JT is tallking about is from walmart. Its a great scanner showes the number af the code and has a book with them all listed. I use the same one and so far haven't seen a need for the extra cable because you turn the key on then get out and push the button and the codes pop up. If your that lazy that you need to sit in your car to push a button you shouldn't be working on it lol
MysteryMachine
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thats sucks ours got a few different ones. The cheap ass ones with just the light that blinks, the one like you and I are talking about, and 2 different types of OBD2 scanners they just got the 1 ODB2 in a few months ago
MysteryMachine
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This is the one my walmart has and is the one i have which i said above is great
Here is Midways page for it. http://www.midwayautosupply.com/detailedproductdescription.asp?3829 I think its about the same price actually but if you got it at walmart theres no S&H to worry about
Here is Midways page for it. http://www.midwayautosupply.com/detailedproductdescription.asp?3829 I think its about the same price actually but if you got it at walmart theres no S&H to worry about
illwood
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Yeah, but then you only get the KOEO codes and not the KOER codes. If you have the cable, you can do the KOER codes with just one person.MysteryMachine said:
I have the Actron one I purchased from Pep Boys about 4 years ago. Just used it the other day when I was starting my car for the first time in 14 months. I think it was $34.95 back then.
Labora
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MysteryMachine said:
I got the same one. It doesn't have the wire either. I can get by just fine without it haha...
Whatever you do don't waste your $$ on one that just beeps. My friend has one of those what a waste of time.
Let me finish that for yaLabora said:
.........unless you have a SD fox, in which case it is nice to hear the beeps while you are goosing wires, etc.
That was the reason I got mine - I would miss test light flashes, etc.
Labora
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HISSIN50 said:Let me finish that for ya
.........unless you have a SD fox, in which case it is nice to hear the beeps while you are goosing wires, etc.
That was the reason I got mine - I would miss test light flashes, etc.
If you say so haha. He let me borrow it but I did just as poorly as with the paper clip.
RFMustangGT
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matco scan tool for me. I got a steal on mine from when a guy was getting out of matco. got mine fore like 300 when it retailed for 600. little pricy but very nive tool.
VibrantRedGT said:
Um, you got your car running
Ive been looking for a post about it and havent seen one 
RC
MysteryMachine
Active Member
yeah i got one that beeps before i got the good one could never get the damn thing to work. I finially said screw this I'll by one i can read to codes on
illwood
Member
Sorry RC, allow me to clarify. When you use the code scanner. If you just plug it in and turn the key to the run position as MysteryMachine suggested and get out of your car to read the code reader, that's only good for the KOEO (Key On Engine Off) codes. If you want to run the running test on sensors, you need the KOER (Key On Engine Running) codes that may require you to operate the accelerator cable at a specific time. I was suggesting that both would be easy if you had (or made) and extension cable to do this.94GTLaserRC said:illwood said:
RC
(You can blame Ford for the terms KOEO and KOER).
MysteryMachine
Active Member
never had to do that yet my CEL has only came on for the EGR flow.
jtb theres no actual butto to clear it out there they have on the OBD2's but after i pull teh codes its always went out so i don't know if the scanner does it itself or not maybe someone else can answer that question
jtb theres no actual butto to clear it out there they have on the OBD2's but after i pull teh codes its always went out so i don't know if the scanner does it itself or not maybe someone else can answer that question
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