1996 Geo metros have a OBD-II ECM in them, to read the codes you need to either get a code reader/scanner, which plugs into a receptacle under the dash below the steering column, or you need to take it to a mechanic.
You need a scan tool to read codes. ....
You need a engine scanner and then go into transmission trouble codes. Write them down,get a book, look them up, and read. Most scanners will tell you whats going on.
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1996 and newer cars are required to be OBD2... It stands for On Board Diagnostics, so a mechanic can plug in a scanner to read trouble codes and other stuff
All 1996 and newer vehicles are OBDII compliant so your trouble codes will need to be read with an OBDII code scanner connected to the port under the dash on the drivers side.
If you can not read codes with a scanner you have a wiring problem.
remove positive battery cable for 20 seconds,this should shut off light!! if car is newer than 1996 then you have to have a scan tool to read codes, Auto zone has a scan tool,and they will test it for no cost!! to read codes,,
Diagnostic equipment is needed to read codes on a 92 Golf. DLC is located in dashboard beneath heater controls.
A sacn tool is required.
I use a scan tool.
The 1995 Windstar uses the current ODB-II diagnostics scanner and codes.See "Related Questions" below for more about reading and responding to trouble codes.
Auto Zone will read your computer codes for FREE.. Have your codes read and go from there.