A 1998 uses OBD-II - you will need to use a newer scanner.
Eric
You can purchase a code scanner from any of the DIY auto parts stores. They include the instruction book and a list of codes.
autozone will do it for you for free.
Try your local auto part store. The ones near me will read the codes for free. --Ken
You have a couple of options. You can buy a code reader from any of the big box parts houses and read the code, or you can take the car to the parts house and have them read it for you. As infrequently as most cars throw a code, I'd just have the parts house read it for me. They generally don't charge for this service.
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.
With a scan tool.
With a scan tool.
If you can not read codes with a scanner you have a wiring problem.
Diagnostic equipment is needed to read codes on a 92 Golf. DLC is located in dashboard beneath heater controls.
I use a scan tool.
A sacn tool is required.
If it is a U.S. car then it is an OBDII compliant vehicle and the codes can be read with an OBDII scan tool.