How to do a code reading?

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How to do a code reading?

June 12, 2014, 07:30:17 PM

Hello,me again.I need to know how [again] to go about pulling up codes. My 88 Tbird has no spark,turn over fine just won't start. Gas is up swap ignition coil & tif module those work good.Reading the chilton diagnosis and test proceduce for now but need to learn to pull up code. Any help will be a blessing. Thanks much

How to do a code reading?

Reply #1 – June 12, 2014, 08:59:09 PM

Pulling codes is easy you jump the ALDL connector and read them on the SES light. But a no spark condition wont set a code. Wait!!! Maybe a code 14 if the PIP is bad. You most likely have a bad PIP Normally I change both together.

http://www.thorssell.net/hbook/eectest.html

How to do a code reading?

Reply #2 – June 12, 2014, 09:42:18 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ehA8cFTkc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QSiS6wf7oU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

second link i beleive shows how i have it hooked up.

paperclip.for a jumper, a test light, voltmeter, buzzer, whatever you want as long as it lights up or makes a noise under 12v's.