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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?
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From: State of Misery (Missouri
Originally Posted by jr27
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?
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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
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
