Equus 3145 problem
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Equus 3145 problem
I just bought a 92 F250 7.5 and the MIL came on after changing the battery so I bought a Equus 3145 to get the codes and I'm not getting the reader to pull the codes. When I plug in the reader and press the test button I can hear relays and other things clicking but my reader is doing nothing but showing 000 not even having the triangle come up on the screen. I swear there is no corrosion on the connector wires and I've cleaned the contacts with a small screwdriver. Do I have a bad reader or has anyone run into this? I really don't want to send it back but may have to and just count the MIL flashes.
I don't know if it would make any difference but the truck is an early 92 (10/91)
I don't know if it would make any difference but the truck is an early 92 (10/91)
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I had the same problem when I bought that exact reader, Equus 3145. It would not work. No corrosion on wires, and I heard things powering up when I plugged it in and also got the zeros, same problems as you. I just returned the thing and had my local shop pull the codes for me for free.
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I bought the same tester and had to return it for the exact same reason. I tried two more but none of them would work reliably so finally returned the final one and got my money back. Now I just get the shop to pull the codes for me.
Equus 3145 made in China
Equus 3145 made in China
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Texasguy001 I know the Equus 3145 has been a favorite on the forum. I bought mine after it was recommended to me from a few members. That's why it puzzles me that mine didn't work.
I didn't know any of the Equus testers were made anywhere else but China. All three of mine had a made in China stamp on them. Then again, I did buy them from Canadian Tire. Maybe I'll check them out at Lordco, they may get theirs from a different supplier.
I didn't know any of the Equus testers were made anywhere else but China. All three of mine had a made in China stamp on them. Then again, I did buy them from Canadian Tire. Maybe I'll check them out at Lordco, they may get theirs from a different supplier.
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I guess it makes me feel a little better knowing it wasn't just me or my truck in some way. I'd really prefer to use a code reader over the counting lights method so I'm thinking of trying another but from the sounds of it I need a place with a easy return policy, I don't expect Amazon to be a problem with this one though. For what it's worth this unit is made in Taiwan.
So far with only in town stop and go driving I've gotten 8 mpg and with gas prices at $4 I need this truck to be running as close to perfect as possible, I'd like to see at least 10 mpg but that might not be a reality.
So far with only in town stop and go driving I've gotten 8 mpg and with gas prices at $4 I need this truck to be running as close to perfect as possible, I'd like to see at least 10 mpg but that might not be a reality.
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Does your MIL flash when you ground the STI wire and turn on the key?
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STI was plugged in, when I tried without nothing was powering up.
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I got my replacement in the mail the other day and it works fine other than a couple hash marks missing on the last digit that I can get back on with a gentle squeeze of the screen.
I've been doing some reading about code 41 tonight.
I've been doing some reading about code 41 tonight.
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I just bought a 92 F250 7.5 and the MIL came on after changing the battery so I bought a Equus 3145 to get the codes and I'm not getting the reader to pull the codes. When I plug in the reader and press the test button I can hear relays and other things clicking but my reader is doing nothing but showing 000 not even having the triangle come up on the screen. I swear there is no corrosion on the connector wires and I've cleaned the contacts with a small screwdriver. Do I have a bad reader or has anyone run into this? I really don't want to send it back but may have to and just count the MIL flashes.
I don't know if it would make any difference but the truck is an early 92 (10/91)
I don't know if it would make any difference but the truck is an early 92 (10/91)
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