How do I check the codes?
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How do I check the codes?
OK folks, I've owned my 92 bronco, 351, auto, 146K mi for many years now. been great. I'm getting a check engine light coming on about 10 minutes after cold startup. Cold start ups are quick and idle is smooth. 10 - 15 minutes after running check engine light comes on. Upon warm startups, it takes alot of cranking for her to fire up - light remains. Exhaust is stinky, crappy milage.
1. How do i read codes? I have no code reader, and I want to learn anything I can.
I own a 73 bronco that I do all my own work to, but obviously, no EFI.
Thanks.
-steve-
1. How do i read codes? I have no code reader, and I want to learn anything I can.
I own a 73 bronco that I do all my own work to, but obviously, no EFI.
Thanks.
-steve-
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From: Wellington, FL
How do I check the codes?
For OBDI which you have they have cheap code readers available on the 'bay or auto shops.
Autozone's can usually do a 'reading' for free since it's in their best interest to tell you what they can sell you
Sears I think has OBDI readers...I am not sure since all I have is OBDII stuff and I got a nice palm based one for $120 that gives me real time readouts and verbose descriptions of the codes.
Good Luck
Autozone's can usually do a 'reading' for free since it's in their best interest to tell you what they can sell you
Sears I think has OBDI readers...I am not sure since all I have is OBDII stuff and I got a nice palm based one for $120 that gives me real time readouts and verbose descriptions of the codes.
Good Luck
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How do I check the codes?
Grab a paperclip and head to
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=112293
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=112293
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How do I check the codes?
That's another thing I forgot, with a paperclip and watching the check engine light flash you don't need a reader on obdi...however some readers are only $10 so whatever is easier
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