EEC-4 code reader
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Originally Posted by Blurry94
You can usually pick one up at your local parts store, and it comes with a manual that contains code definitions.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/AXR-5000.html
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I use my check engine light and a paperclip as my code reader. If you aren't aware (you might just want a reader, which is ok too if you have the money), here are instructions on how to pull the codes for free: http://www.thorssell.net/hbook/eectest.html
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Autoazone has them too, when they're on sale they're only about $25, but a paperclip is cheap and so am I.
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I paid 30 bucks at Pep Boys about 10 years ago for my Actron CP-9015
EEC-4 scanner. Great book comes with it which explains how to use it, and lots of good info on how the EEC-4 system works.
And it list all the codes.
EEC-4 scanner. Great book comes with it which explains how to use it, and lots of good info on how the EEC-4 system works.
And it list all the codes.
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I use a jumper wire and I'm lucky that the check engine light flashes the code for me. But some EEC IV vehicles don't output to the CEL. My 91 Probe for example, needs a voltmeter for the test.
I haven't seen a OBD 1 code reader in the stores lately either.
I haven't seen a OBD 1 code reader in the stores lately either.
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From: Calhoun GA
Originally Posted by Ian F
Are you sure? I've seen a lot of readers that cover OBD-II, but very few that will read EEC-IV codes. And typically, they are much more expensive. For example:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/AXR-5000.html
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/AXR-5000.html
Oh and yes, I picked up an OBD1 scanner at Auto Zone for roughly 25 bucks.
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Yes it will, and it will display the results on your laptop screen.
If all you want to do is pull codes then the EASE is a waste of money. As compared to the Auto Xray, the EASE will do the same (for EEC-4) for roughly $130 less.
If all you want to do is pull codes then the EASE is a waste of money. As compared to the Auto Xray, the EASE will do the same (for EEC-4) for roughly $130 less.
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Pulled the codes on my truck came up with 311 thermactor system/fault during engine self test , anybody know where to start at with that code?I have very slight miss when driving at a constant hiway speed no miss during aceleration .