question about pulling codes....
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question about pulling codes....
Hi All!!
It's the Cowgirl Mechanic again.....just wondering......if the check engine light comes on occationally, (came on after being on the freeway for 2 hours + ) then goes off on its own, would there be a code I could have pulled at the local AutoZone to see what the deal is??
I might just go and see if they can pull anything for the heck of it, but just wondering if anyone might have some past experience or knowledge about this subject.......
the Cowgirl Mechanic
It's the Cowgirl Mechanic again.....just wondering......if the check engine light comes on occationally, (came on after being on the freeway for 2 hours + ) then goes off on its own, would there be a code I could have pulled at the local AutoZone to see what the deal is??
I might just go and see if they can pull anything for the heck of it, but just wondering if anyone might have some past experience or knowledge about this subject.......
the Cowgirl Mechanic
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Plus it stores any recent codes that was thrown (until like 40 start-ups without the code, then it will erase it.) So even if the light is off, there should still be the code there, unless you have had that many start-ups sense then.
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What year model? For '95 and earlier, it's easier and faster to do it without a code reader, but I don't know anything about OBD II on '96 and later models. Never could afford one of those "newer vans" 
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Haven't gone to the Auto Zone and pulled the codes yet, but I will do it soon.....been kinda busy.....visiting In-laws, getting the house re-roofed, and just had my baby shower this weekend!!! Crazy-busy, but in good ways.....will let you all know what I find out.....
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PS oh yeah, my Aero is a 1994 Ext. E4WD....
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PS oh yeah, my Aero is a 1994 Ext. E4WD....
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Just pull the diagnostic plugs. The big plug has two rows, 4 pins on the lower row and 2 pins on the top row. The small plug has only one pin. Put a jumper wire from the small plug to the right hand pin of the top row.
Now get in the car, turn the key on and start counting flashes on the "Check Engine Light."
There is no need to get a code reader
Now get in the car, turn the key on and start counting flashes on the "Check Engine Light."
There is no need to get a code reader
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soon to be cowgirlMOM,
may be erratic crankshaft and camshaft position codes, telling u that cam chain is about to go, not good, what is a $200 job can turn into BIG bucks if end of crank is damaged by chain
get BF to take to AU or help read codes.
babies have no codes, strickly mother's intuition
usually mom can smell and hear when there is a problem
may be erratic crankshaft and camshaft position codes, telling u that cam chain is about to go, not good, what is a $200 job can turn into BIG bucks if end of crank is damaged by chain
get BF to take to AU or help read codes.
babies have no codes, strickly mother's intuition
usually mom can smell and hear when there is a problem
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Went to AutoZone and guy there said that if the light is not actively "on" their code reader won't read anything. He said that I would have to go and pay to have it hooked up to a machine at shop/dealer. Ggggggrrrrrrr....... Me no happy about spending $$$ ....... maybe I'll try to jumper it and see if it blinks a code for me!! Hubby will have to help with this one cause me getting too big to play under the dash!!
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betcha it's an O2 sensor code, an old lazy contaminated burned up O2 sensor has problems telling computer to adjust fuel mixture for these rapidly changing cold/warm wet/dry fall days driving.
computer throws an O2 code and light blinks
your Autozone store guys are lazy dogs, call manager, tell him his employees are wrong and that you are going to change parts houses, write or email Autozone corporate headquarters, raise HELL, you will get results
we shall await the arrival of baby and codes
computer throws an O2 code and light blinks
your Autozone store guys are lazy dogs, call manager, tell him his employees are wrong and that you are going to change parts houses, write or email Autozone corporate headquarters, raise HELL, you will get results
we shall await the arrival of baby and codes
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On a vehicle like yours, the diagnostic port is not under the dash like it is on the newer ones, it would be under the hood, just behind the battery. However, your hubby should still help you out.
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Originally Posted by copper_90680
Cowgirl:
Tell your husband he has two choices:
1) Fix the van
2) Breastfeed the baby
I'd love to hear his choice
Tell your husband he has two choices:
1) Fix the van
2) Breastfeed the baby
I'd love to hear his choice
Back on topic, the Autozone guy is an idiot. The OBD-I stores previous codes. KOEO, that is why you get one set of codes (then repeated) and pause beep, then stored codes (then repeated.) You can still get them with the jumper method or you could spend $30 for a scanner. Cheaper than taking it in.
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Originally Posted by 93nighthawk
LoL, thanks to modern technology, #2 is a choice for him to do. They now sell a male breast, basically it is just a latex bag with a nipple you poor the milk in and he wears it and can feed the baby just like you would.
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Originally Posted by copper_90680
My God! Has it really come to that? Thank God, my kids are all over that age. What next? Male surrogate pregnancy