You may or may not be able to retrieve the codes with the ignition switch. * Turn the ignition key ON,OFF,ON,OFF,and finally ON again(ENGINE NOT RUNNING) * The codes will start to flash on the POWER LOSS or CHECK ENGINE light. * FLASH,pause,FLASH,FLASH=code 12 is an example. * If this does not work you will need an OBD2 scan tool. * Some auto parts store will scan if free.
since 1995 to present, you have to retrieve codes by use of a obd2 scanner.
How do i pull codes for a 1989 acura legend
If you are checking for it leaking, you will need to see it.
Many cars require you to press the gas pedal when starting the car. It's quite normal.
If your vehicle is 1995 or later, you must use an OBDII scanner to retrieve the trouble codes. Fortunately, there are auto parts stores that will scan free of charge. If your vehicle is pre-1995, you can try your local public library to see if there is a repair manual (Haynes or Chilton) for your vehicle available for checkout. In the manual you will find full instructions on how to retrieve the codes without a scanner and what each code means.
To connect an engine code scanner to a 1989 Ford Bronco, locate the diagnostic connector, which is typically found under the dashboard near the steering column. Use a compatible OBD-I scanner, as the Bronco from this year utilizes the OBD-I system. Plug the scanner into the connector, turn the ignition key to the "on" position without starting the engine, and follow the scanner's instructions to retrieve any diagnostic trouble codes.
Unfortunately, the only way to retrieve trouble codes after 1995 is with the OBDII scanner. The good news is that there are some auto parts stores that will scan it for you free of charge. Or, you can buy a simple OBDII scanner for about $60.
Answering "How can you diagnose a 1998 Honda accord without an OBD scanner?"
There are many ways to retrieve a code once you have found it. However without knowing where the code came from, it is hard to answer how to retrieve it.
You can't. It requires a scanner to read them.
You can't, you must use a scanner.
There is no 2.6 engine available in Chryslers in 2002. The engine you're referring to is the 2.7. And, since it is possibly the worst engine that Chrysler ever produced, and it can barely pull the car itself without troubles, I wouldn't suggest pulling anything else with it.