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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 08:59 PM
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How do I go about getting the trouble codes from my truck without buying an expensive code reader.

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Go to this site:

http://www.dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html

It explains how to do it with a jumper wire and your check engine light. Works great.
 
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The code reader is not that expensive. $24.99 at Walmart.
 
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