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Oct 18, 2006 | 07:19 AM

jr27

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I'm looking for a reasonably priced code reader for an 89 F150 EFI 5.0. I know there are plenty of options near the $200 mark but since I'm not sure how much use I'll get out of it, I'm looking for a less expensive alternative. Any suggestions?

Oct 18, 2006 | 12:47 PM

Mil1ion

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I have a code reader by Equus.

They are the most reasonably priced and work good enough for me.

Oct 18, 2006 | 01:15 PM

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From: State of Misery (Missouri

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Originally Posted by jr27

As an 89, it should be an OBD I (assuming you haven't swapped to a later engine/computer), for which you can get code readers, that come with books for between $20 and $40. Or, you should be able to have your local auto parts store run it (several do). Although I have never tried it, some of the different types of ODB I could be read with a needle of an analog multimeter. GM's OBD I could be read with a paper clip.

Oct 18, 2006 | 01:38 PM

jim henderson

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The OBD I readeers are cheap. I think Harbor Freight has one for under $30. I even think it is under $20.

Some OBD Is can be read by shorting out a couple pins in the plug and wathing the check engine light. THe procedure is usually decribed in the Chiltons or Haynes manuals, if the procedure is available for that model.

Good Luck,

Jim Henderson

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