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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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Retrieving Engine Codes Manually

I used to have a pickup truck that I could slip a jumper wire on to retrieve the engine codes using the dashboard check engine light. Is this possible on the Escape? Has anyone tried this? I know Autozone will check it for free now, but I wanted to know if this method still works.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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I don't think so. There is a sequence that will display lots of data via your odometer (fuel pressure, checks lights/gauges, etc) but it won't display the codes.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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OBD-II scan tool required. CAN version if 04 or newer. If you go to AutoZone, make certain the idiots there know they need a CAN-capable scanner if you're 04 or newer.

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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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Plus, no-feature OBDII scanners can be found for under $40 and CAN-capable under $50. Of course you can spend much more depending upon capabilities.
 
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