computer error readout with a paper clip?
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computer error readout with a paper clip?
i read somewhere that you could find error codes using a paper clip and the battery volt meter... i tried searching on the internet but found nothing.
anyone know how to do this?
how much do those little code readers cost anyhow?
thanks in advance!
anyone know how to do this?
how much do those little code readers cost anyhow?
thanks in advance!
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computer error readout with a paper clip?
If its an EEC-iV system check here;
http://dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html
This sight explains how to test the EEC-IV system real well - you don't need any special tools - just a jumper wire and count the number of times the check engine light flashes.
Good luck,
Carl
http://dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html
This sight explains how to test the EEC-IV system real well - you don't need any special tools - just a jumper wire and count the number of times the check engine light flashes.
Good luck,
Carl
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computer error readout with a paper clip?
nice thanks carl!
now i can quit being paranoid that for whatever reason my truck has a problem even though it runs perfectly fine!
now i can quit being paranoid that for whatever reason my truck has a problem even though it runs perfectly fine!
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computer error readout with a paper clip?
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 23-Aug-02 AT 02:32 PM (EST)][edit] turns out the voltimeter wasn't working correctly. I couldn't find out why until i read the label on the side of the unit. It said "Radio Shack". Had to resolder the leads on the spikes, then it worked fine! Now i just have to figure out if i'm reading this code right. Thanks, carl, for the link! [edit]
Had to resolder the leads on the spikes, then it worked fine! Now i just have to figure out if i'm reading this code right. Thanks, carl, for the link! [edit]
