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Old Dec 31, 1969 | 06:00 PM
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Old Mar 16, 2001 | 12:50 PM
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Are the "parts store" code readers any good? Just the simple type not the Snap-on type ( I ain't wealthy) If so what brand.I'm a canuck and there is a sale on at Canadian Tire right now for 60 bucks . Need input.....
 
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Old Mar 16, 2001 | 04:10 PM
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Look here for reading your codes with only a jumper wire:
http://dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html
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Old Mar 16, 2001 | 09:07 PM
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The cheap ones work just fine. Just plug it in, turn on the key and count the light flashes of beeps.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2001 | 10:39 PM
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Save your money & just use a jumper wire & use the check engine light . You can buy the appropiate size pins to fit the check connector & solder two of them to a piece of wire .
 
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