code reader January 16, 2013, 08:44:06 PM Do anyone know of a good code reader for 83-85 Fox body? If there is one let me know. I'm trying to chase down sensors to replace and turn off the check engine light. Quote Selected
code reader Reply #1 – January 16, 2013, 11:57:48 PM paper clipsee my diy link below and contained within is a link to the drawing and a how to.beyond a paper clip , it is also prudent to use a dc buzzer you can rob from a toy or something so you can attach it and "hear" the codes so you can write things down and not have to wonder if you blinked and missed something. Quote Selected
code reader Reply #2 – January 17, 2013, 12:03:09 AM As above my code reader is a paper clip. Works fine :). Quote Selected
code reader Reply #3 – January 17, 2013, 12:07:55 AM If you're lazy like me, this one can't be beat for cheap... I had two, gave one away when I sold the '93 Lightning...http://www.ebay.com/itm/EQUUS-INNOVA-EPI-3145-OBD-1-FORD-SCAN-TOOL-CODE-READER-/140906305997?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item20ceab99cd&vxp=mtr Quote Selected
code reader Reply #5 – January 17, 2013, 12:38:49 AM There is a reader that has flashing led's But same as a free paper clip lmfao Quote Selected
code reader Reply #6 – January 17, 2013, 07:11:43 AM [puffing out chest] I don't need yout silly toys! I have this:Picture is purposely small so you can't see how ancient it is. Quote Selected
code reader Reply #7 – January 17, 2013, 12:59:32 PM @Foe, Where did you get that from? That's a collectors item by itself.@jcassity, Thanks for the diagram. Quote Selected
code reader Reply #8 – January 17, 2013, 10:20:53 PM Quote from: TheFoeYouKnow;407255[puffing out chest] I don't need yout silly toys! I have this:Picture is purposely small so you can't see how ancient it is. Ah you've got the fancy paper clip . Quote Selected
code reader Reply #9 – January 17, 2013, 10:21:59 PM The shop (I work at the dealer) was throwing it out. Quote Selected