You can if it's not newer then a 1998 model. If it's newer then a 98 then you will need a engine scanner to do that.
Instead of an OBD2 Try the older type OBD reader. Your reader is probably for newer vehicles.
cant you need a scanner to check codes from 1996 and newer
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.
scanners work for 96 vechicles or newer
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
They really can mean anything.. if your car is 96 or newer it has a scan port, just plug in a scanner and see what codes aren't complete
If it is a 1996 or newer then it will have OB2. That means that a repair shop can hook up their scanner and it will tell them what the problem is. That will save you a lot of money because guessing is not a good idea.
The printer-scanned is not as popular as it used to be, because of the newer ability to upload pictures off of digital cameras. But some people that aren't that technologically advanced, still like printer-scanners.
Commonly, an induction timing light on carburated engines. On newer, computer controlled engines, scanners like an OBDII diagnostic scanner just read what the engine computer says.
As with any check engine light in an OBDII Vehicle (1996 and newer), use an OBDII scanner to FIRST read your codes and find out why it was on in the first place, then SECOND erase the code using the erase command on the scanner. If you don't fix the problem that caused the light to come on in the first place, it will always return.
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