no
For just reading codes, any OBDII scanner.
All 1995 and later model vehicles require an OBDII scanner tool to retrieve the trouble codes.
It is a non manufacture specific diagnostic machine that communicates to the computers on a vehicle and displays any failure codes.
You need an OBDII scanner to retrieve the codes.
You will need a code retrieval tool available at the auto parts store, plug into the OBDII port by the base of the steering wheel and it will tell you what the fault codes are.
You need an OBDII scanning tool to obtain the codes. The OBDII connection is located on the under side of the dash. near the steering column. You could also take your vehicle to AutoZone or similar auto parts stores that offer free scans.
All vehicles made during and after 1996 use the OBDII standard but there are some proprietary codes for other than emissions systems, check out the site below.
Error codes on a 1997 Mercury Villager can be found by connecting an OBDII code reader to the diagnostic port. The service manual has a full list of error codes and their causes.
1995 and later model vehicles need an OBDII scanner to retrieve the diagnostic codes. AutoZone and other parts stores usually will scan free of charge if the check engine light is on.
I just went to an auto parts store and they let me borrow their scanner.
12 equals battery disconnected recently,43 equals engine misfire(get diagnostic done to find out which cylinder)and 55 means end of codes
1995 and later models use the OBDII and you need a scanner to retrieve the diagnostic codes. For pre-1995 models, you can check out a Haynes or Chilton manual at your local library for your year model. It will have specific instructions on diagnostic codes retrieval and a chart that tells you what each code means.