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With a scan tool.
You need a scan tool or code reader to get the codes.
By hooking up a OBD2 scan tool to the diagnostic port under the dash on the driver's side.
buy a book like Chilton, and it has all the diagnostic codes listed in it. buy a book like Chilton, and it has all the diagnostic codes listed in it.
You need to have a diagnostic meter to read the codes, then book to tell you what they mean.
Reading diagnostic codes is easy. The driver plugs the reader/scanner into the diagnostic port of the vehicle, and the scanner/reader will give a code if there is a problem, and tell them the type of problem.
There are literally hundreds of diagnostic codes that would cause the check engine light to come on. Many auto parts stores will check the codes for free and tell you what is needed to fix it.
It is a diagnostic tool that communicates with the computers on the vehicle. It is used to read and clear codes, watch sensor data, and for programming functions.It is a diagnostic tool that communicates with the computers on the vehicle. It is used to read and clear codes, watch sensor data, and for programming functions.
Nothing. All of the diagnostic codes consist of 2 digits. 'Code 3' must be incomplete.
Diagnostic codes are generated by your on-board computer. They tell you what problems the computer has identified with your engine. The codes are numbers. The code numbers are read by an instrument that plugs into a special jack under the dash. Auto parts stores often will check your diagnostic codes for free, or you can have your dealer do it.
The data link connector is under the dash on the driver side.
For performance, road test and examine fault codes if any.