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5.0notslow

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ok i need help pulling codes..my friend who has an 89 gt says my car is in a fail safe b/c its running real rich..can some please help me pull my codes and figure out what is going on? thanks
 

HISSIN50

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You can find the procedure in your repair manual. Or get a 35 dollar code reader. Or see if your friend will do it for you. All you really need is a paperclip or jumper wire to do it yourself.

FWIW, if your CEL is not illuminated, you should not be running in FMEM (the correct acronym for fail-safe mode).

Good luck.
 

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can i got the code reader at an autozone or someplace like that?
 

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5.0notslow said:
can i got the code reader at an autozone or someplace like that?
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Should even be able to get on at Walmart....if it's closer...it's definitely cheaper.
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wal mart? i dont think ive ever seen a code reader there but ill check
 

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5.0notslow said:
wal mart? i dont think ive ever seen a code reader there but ill check
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That's where I got mine years ago...their auto dept has a lot more things now...slightly better stereos, wires, fuses, HID lights, etc. Just take a look first as long as you're there!
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oh i will..gotta do some mothers day shopping anyway.. is there a certain kind im looking for or will any ford code reader (im assuming) work?
 

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well just got back from my nearest wally world (wal-mart) and i didnt see any code readers or scanners whatever you call it..im going outta town this weekend so ill have to check autozone monday..and let you guys know if i find one..thanks again for the help..
 

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dude, just use the paper clip/jumper wire method.
 

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SN95StangMan said:
dude, just use the paper clip/jumper wire method.
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Buy the code reader....You will use it a lot. This method works, but If you are not in a hurry and you will be working on the car, it is worth it.
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yeah im going get the code reader b/c i dont even know how to do the paper clip thing..lol
 
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