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How do I read ODB error codes
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 537378" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Tom,</p><p></p><p>I think the old trick of using a paper clip to jump the two contacts to get the CEL light to blink out the code, only worked on the old OBD systems. The new OBD-II systems include alpha characters in the code to indicate which main area is detecting the code. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You can buy inexpensive OBD-II code readers, however that would assume that you plan on getting a lot of CEL lights:wacko: You would also need a Ford repair manual or CD/DVD to know what all the codes mean since some codes are propietry codes only used by specific manufacturers on specific models. Some manuals that come with the cheaper readers only include the generic codes.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It's much simpler and cheaper to go to AutoZone and have them read the codes for you. Then you can post the error code here and someone will look it up and tell you what it means.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 537378, member: 52972"] Tom, I think the old trick of using a paper clip to jump the two contacts to get the CEL light to blink out the code, only worked on the old OBD systems. The new OBD-II systems include alpha characters in the code to indicate which main area is detecting the code. You can buy inexpensive OBD-II code readers, however that would assume that you plan on getting a lot of CEL lights:wacko: You would also need a Ford repair manual or CD/DVD to know what all the codes mean since some codes are propietry codes only used by specific manufacturers on specific models. Some manuals that come with the cheaper readers only include the generic codes. It's much simpler and cheaper to go to AutoZone and have them read the codes for you. Then you can post the error code here and someone will look it up and tell you what it means. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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