You need to have the ECU scanned with the OBD2 scan tool to retrieve the code that has been set. This code will tell you what part is being affected but not necessarily the defective part. To find the real problem you need diagnostic skills.
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you need an obdII scanner to read codes. either that or one of the many after market programmers.
You can buy the check engine computer and the book comes with it. I know, I bought one. When your check engine light comes on, you plug it in and check the engine and it will give you the code and you look in the book for that code and it gives you the answer.
The OBD2 system will not BLINK codes for you. It requires a engine scanner to read the codes. HAVE ENGINE SCANED. Some parts stores will do that for free.
You will have to get a engine scanner and scan the engine. And it will give you the trouble code or codes, and then fix the problem. The computor is seeing a problem in the engine system or transmission system. Need to repair.
You will need a engine scanner to scan the engine. Some parts stores will do this for free.
There are dozens of codes. Be specific as to what code you are getting.
Depending on the year, use either an OBD1 or OBD2 code scanner. You can borrow, rent or buy a code scanner from most auto parts retailers.
yes, and what codes are you asking about "check engine" or anti lock radio codes?
After reading the codes with a scanner, and repairing the cause, you clear the code with a scanner
If you did not fix the problem that made it come on, Then it will do no good to clear the codes because they will just come right back. To check and clear the transmission codes you will need a OBD2 engine scanner. Some parts stores will scan it for free. Call some and ask.
check for engine codes- it could be that there is a bad o2 sensor or something.