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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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My truck check engine light come on yesterday. What do you guys recommend to pull the codes?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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You can get it done at an autoparts store or get yourself a scangaugeII and have it for gauges.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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That would work for to check codes but I don't think it would work for gauges because I need glasses to read it but not to drive so it would be too fuzzy to read. I can't read the odometer while driving. Are there any other gauges that are more reader friendly?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Edge might give you a better view.

Edge Insight CS CTS Monitor - Color Screen 83730 or Color Touch Screen 83830
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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I think the EDGE would be better to read. What size is it?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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Looks like the CTS has a 4.3 inch screen. Which a person would want if they got the back up camera with it. If you were going this direction I would inquire about getting it with the EGT probe.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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The CTS is probably the way I'll go. Looks to be easiest on the eyes.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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I just checked and my coolant bottle is almost empty.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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Are there signs of it puking coolant or does it white smoke on startup? Normal level should be 3/8" to 1/2" below the minimum line on the bottle
 
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I have no white smoke and no signs of puking, the level is 1/2 to 3/4 below the min mark. So maybe that is not the problem. The dealer had marked the bottle on the min line as the new full mark that is why I thought the coolant was going down.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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I got a Edge Insight plugged into the truck and found codes P0263, P0299, and P0500. Zero boost at idle and 8 to 10 when I hit up around 2500 rpms. My EOT and ECT are within 2 degrees with the coolant leading the way so I think the oil cooler is OK right?
 
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