Code Scanners

cmarks · 12-03-2002, 08:17 PM

Help, I want to buy a code scanner/reader for my 1992 5.0 Mustang GT, but don't want to spends hundreds of dollars. Can anyone suggest a good mid-priced brand for my car?

Conman · 12-03-2002, 08:37 PM

I think with the 92 you can use a specific jumper and the check engine light will flash like the code reader. This is the cheapest method.

I got my code reader from Walmart for $30 canadian.

cmarks · 12-03-2002, 08:44 PM

Thanks, what brand name scanner did you buy, and do you think it works well?

Conman · 12-03-2002, 11:25 PM

it is an Equus

never used any others so I can't compare but it seems to pull the codes from my computer just fine.

It's helped me with some trouble shooting

ChunkFunky · 12-04-2002, 01:23 PM

I got mine at wallmart as well, and I believe it was about 30 bucks.. though it reports codes using a series of flashing lights.. can be tough to decipher.. but if you follow the directions youll be all set... it's 30 bucks... sure beats 130, plus it's small.. fits in your glove box... if that's where you wanna keep it

-as

USMC302 · 12-04-2002, 02:01 PM

http://forums.mustangworks.com/showt...threadid=27928

The old voltmeter and paperclip works! Save your money for mods!

Mach 1 · 12-04-2002, 10:18 PM

I have a Ford code scanner that I no longer need. You dont need a scanner to pull codes, but the book that comes with it is worth the price of admission.

Mine was $35.00,

ill sell it to you for $15.00

e-mail if interested

Agent_4573 · 12-04-2002, 10:31 PM

a jumper wire is the cheapest way if u have a check engine light. If no check engine light, then a jumper wire and a volt meter. If not that i bought my code puller from advanceauto for 35 bucks. It's an actron analog scanner so you ahve to count the flashing lights but its alot cheaper than the digital ones...

12-03-2002, 08:17 PM	#1
cmarks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Henderson, KY Posts: 2	Code Scanners Help, I want to buy a code scanner/reader for my 1992 5.0 Mustang GT, but don't want to spends hundreds of dollars. Can anyone suggest a good mid-priced brand for my car?

12-03-2002, 08:37 PM	#2
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	I think with the 92 you can use a specific jumper and the check engine light will flash like the code reader. This is the cheapest method. I got my code reader from Walmart for $30 canadian. __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

12-03-2002, 08:44 PM	#3
cmarks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Henderson, KY Posts: 2	Code Scanner Thanks, what brand name scanner did you buy, and do you think it works well?

12-03-2002, 11:25 PM	#4
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	it is an Equus never used any others so I can't compare but it seems to pull the codes from my computer just fine. It's helped me with some trouble shooting __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

12-04-2002, 01:23 PM	#5
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	I got mine at wallmart as well, and I believe it was about 30 bucks.. though it reports codes using a series of flashing lights.. can be tough to decipher.. but if you follow the directions youll be all set... it's 30 bucks... sure beats 130, plus it's small.. fits in your glove box... if that's where you wanna keep it -as __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

12-04-2002, 02:01 PM	#6
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	http://forums.mustangworks.com/showt...threadid=27928 The old voltmeter and paperclip works! Save your money for mods! __________________

12-04-2002, 10:18 PM	#7
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	I have a Ford code scanner that I no longer need. You dont need a scanner to pull codes, but the book that comes with it is worth the price of admission. Mine was $35.00, ill sell it to you for $15.00 e-mail if interested __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

12-04-2002, 10:31 PM	#8
Agent_4573 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 375	a jumper wire is the cheapest way if u have a check engine light. If no check engine light, then a jumper wire and a volt meter. If not that i bought my code puller from advanceauto for 35 bucks. It's an actron analog scanner so you ahve to count the flashing lights but its alot cheaper than the digital ones... __________________ '89 LX 5.0, off-road h pipe, flowmaster muffs, underdrive pulleys, rebuilt WC T-5, King Cobra Clutch, 65mm throttle body, Explorer Upper/GT40 lower, Lakewood Rear Lift Bars. 76mm C&L Mass air w/ inlet pipe, Twisted wedge heads w/ stage 2 port,polish, MAC equal length shorties, Billet AFPR, 255LPH fuel pump, fresh low end w/ 10.5:1 compression. If anyone ever wants to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey, give me a shout. RICER HATERS CLUB MEMBER 87! www.ricehatersclub.com

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