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How to use an OBDI code reader

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Old Jan 6, 2021 | 08:59 PM
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How to use an OBDI code reader

Hi guys, here’s another resource for the archives.

Our trucks might be old but they still have a computer system that throws error codes. If you have a pre-1996 truck you have an OBD1 computer/ecu.

Here’s a great video on how to use a code reader to find any error codes in your OBD1 computer.



This channel has lots of great OBS truck videos. I subscribed.

 
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Old Jan 7, 2021 | 08:58 AM
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Plug it in. Follow directions in the owners manual.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by My4Fordtrucks
Plug it in. Follow directions in the owners manual.
+1 on that. I guess this would be needed if you had the reader purchased used but no manual. However, the reader is sold with the manual new.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 02:36 PM
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This channel has lots of great OBS truck videos. I subscribed.
Subscribed or getting money from it? All you seem to post are “How to” threads with YouTube videos.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 02:55 PM
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I know plenty of people who have a hard time reading AND comprehending. For those folks a helpful video is welcome. Keep them coming!
 
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