I just went to an auto parts store and they let me borrow their scanner.
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You need an OBDII scanner to retrieve the codes.
You can reset the computer on a 95 Ford Taurus by connecting an OBDII reader to the vehicle. It can then reset all codes within the computer.
You will need an OBDII scanner to retrieve the codes. WalMart has some for about $70 if you want to buy one. Otherwise, you can go to AutoZone and have it scanned free.
For just reading codes, any OBDII scanner.
You will need an OBDII scanner to retrieve the codes. WalMart has some for about $70 if you want to buy one. Otherwise, you can go to AutoZone and have it scanned free.
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.
See link below for a list of OBDII 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.
That requires an OBDII engine scanner to read the transmission codes.
try borrowing an OBDII scanner from your local autozone or advance auto(theyll usually test free of charge if they have a test unit) im not sure if the tranny codes can be retrieved using OBDII but if the scanner has the proper module installed with tranny codes it should pull them from the trans computer also
To reset the drive cycle on the OBDII computer of a Honda Element, you can disconnect the negative battery terminal for about 15-30 minutes, then reconnect it. This will clear the stored diagnostic trouble codes and reset the computer. After reconnecting, you should drive the vehicle through a series of conditions to allow the OBDII system to complete its readiness tests. Make sure to follow the specific drive cycle procedure outlined in the vehicle's service manual for best results.