Code Reader August 06, 2007, 06:50:04 PM Well i was wanting/Needing a code scanner now to try and find some of the qwuirks in my car now that it's running. I would like to purchase one that shows you the actual codes instead of counting blinks and such...Anyone have any suggestions for a good one below $50?I found this at schucks for $30:Equus Digital Code Reader: For Ford 1981-1995http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=EQU&MfrPartNumber=3145It look's really nice and has what i'm looking for, Anyone have one or know if it's any good (Not cheapie, And wont break in 2 secs)? Quote Selected
Code Reader Reply #1 – August 06, 2007, 07:39:24 PM A paper clip and an buttstuffog multimeter will work just fine. Code readers aren't needed for our cars. Quote Selected
Code Reader Reply #2 – August 06, 2007, 08:08:11 PM I just used an LED and some wires when I retrieved the codes from my '86. I had no problems with the procedure.There's a write-up at NATO on how to do it. Quote Selected
Code Reader Reply #3 – August 06, 2007, 08:18:58 PM I'll go check it out, thanks.I may just be lazy and by the one above though. :hick:Comes with a printed manual of all the codes, Memory storage and whatever the self test functions are. Quote Selected
Code Reader Reply #4 – August 06, 2007, 08:48:36 PM http://www.turbotbird.com/techinfo/RetrievingCodes/retrieving_eec_diagnostic_codes.htm Quote Selected
Code Reader Reply #5 – August 07, 2007, 07:07:39 AM I picked up an Actron that reads both OBD-I and OBD-II. I need it for the OBD-II fast codes, so I figured i might as well pick up one that reads OBD-I as well.... Quote Selected
Code Reader Reply #6 – August 15, 2007, 12:09:36 AM Quote from: Romeo2k;166521I found this at schucks for $30:Equus Digital Code Reader: For Ford 1981-1995http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=EQU&MfrPartNumber=3145I bought that one to get the codes from my wife's '95 Mystique and it works great on my '88 'Bird as well. Quote Selected
Code Reader Reply #7 – August 15, 2007, 12:42:44 AM If you have a check engine light all you need is a paper clip.. It flashes the check engine light. Quote Selected
Code Reader Reply #8 – August 15, 2007, 05:41:54 PM The Equuis digital unit is great, have TWO of them(NO ONE AIN"T FOR SALE)...I fornicatekin' hate counting blinking lights... Quote Selected
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