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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Reading the Codes
Can the motor codes be pulled up by any obd 2 code reader or do u have to get pulled by the dealer.. 03 f-450 6.0
 
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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You can read them with the Superchips Microtuner or Diablo programmers. There are other code readers out there as well. Don't need to go to the dealer to do it.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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but will they read codes even if the check engine light isn't on?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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but will they read codes even if the check engine light isn't on?
if there is any, some faults cause the light to come on others do not.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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I think more don't...than do.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:21 AM
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Yes, the SCMT will read codes at any time - check engine light or not. I believe the Predator will as well.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 07:47 AM
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Yes--the Predator will, 'cause the EGR disconnect never causes a CEL and it causes 3 codes in my truck
 
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but what about a regular obdII code reader will it also clear these codes?

i have the edge juice/attitude and i want to disconnect the egr but i am worried about the codes
 
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You have to make sure the code reader is CAN capable these trucks are not exactly OBDII like the ford cars. I had to upgrade my code reader to be CAN capable to read my truck.
 
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