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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:30 AM
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Code Reader needed for 94 2.3?

I have a 94 2.3L Ranger that is acting up and I want to read the codes. I saw a previous post about using a wire to jump the EEC connectors under the hood to see the codes on the dash. Would the 94 be able to use this method or would I need to buy one of the expensive units I have been reading about? Thanks for any help you can give me.

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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 10:07 AM
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Dave, your '94 is EEC-IV so you should be able to use the jumper wire method.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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Code scanners are so cheap, why not just buy one. I have an Actron CP-9015 for my Fords & it was only 30 bucks at Pep Boys. It comes with an XLNT instruction manual also.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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Code scanners are so cheap, why not just buy one. I have an Actron CP-9015 for my Fords & it was only 30 bucks at Pep Boys. It comes with an XLNT instruction manual also.
I also have the same scanner, I use it on my '94 SHO. I like it because it flashes AND beeps, and like you said, it plugs right in and is simple to use. But I've also manually pulled the codes with a jumper and it works fine too, just not as convenient.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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Check out the tech info post for the procedure if you want to do it with the wire.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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Rockledge, I just took a look at that BEAUTIFUL 94 SHO of yours. I understand that the Yamaha engine is a real screamer, must be a kick to drive with that 5 speed manual. If you ever decide to sell it hopefully you will let us know.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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Originally posted by 87 XLT
Rockledge, I just took a look at that BEAUTIFUL 94 SHO of yours. I understand that the Yamaha engine is a real screamer, must be a kick to drive with that 5 speed manual. If you ever decide to sell it hopefully you will let us know.
Hey thanks a lot XLT!

The SHO is indeed a lot of fun, especially with the 5 Speed tranny and the DOHC Yamaha (redlines @ 7300 RPM ). In fact, I had no intention of buying another car when it just happened that I ran into an opportunity to take the SHO for a test drive. I was hooked about 5 minutes into the ride... So I lowballed the used car dealer and he was hungry, and I ended up grabbing it for a song.

I recently dropped the pan and replaced the rod bearings, and also replaced the cam seals, timing belt, crank position sensor and crank seal. That motor right now is TIGHT!
 

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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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Here's a shot of the Yamahammer:

 

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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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Very nice. Have you ever thought about "upgrading" to a 95 mint condition GL with 3.0 liters of screaming Vulcan fury & a slugomatic? My dear "I just want to put it D & go" wife refuses to drive a clutch. I'd gladly trade you straight across Heh Heh
 

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I have a '97 GL with 3.0 liters of screaming Vulcan fury & a slugomatic, so I'm already good there, thanks...
 
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