Is there anyway to pull a code without a scanner

tireburner163 · 11-28-2001, 08:05 PM

My check engine light is coming on. I can turn the car off, then turn it back on and it goes off. Sometimes for a day, sometimes for 30 min. Sometimes it will come on and then go back off by itself. It's driving me nuts.

Is there anyway to pull the code without buying a scanner. On I know on dodges and chevys there is a way to make the check engine light flash you a code and you can look it up in a manual. Can I do this on my car?

PKRWUD · 11-28-2001, 08:59 PM

Why of course, Grasshopper.

Think of the diagnostic connector as a house. It has four windows downstairs and two widows upstairs. Think of the single STI wire that accompanies the "house" as the "garage". You want to use a jumper (a paperclip works well) to connect the upstairs, right side window with the garage. Then sit in the car and turn the key on. The MIL will flash and flicker a few times. Then it will start flashing with a rhythm. Count the flashes. Write the numbers down. Continue this until there is a 6 second break, followed by one flash, and another 6 second pause. That means it's done.

THEN...

perform the KOER test. Start the engine, and shut it off. Then start it again, with the jumper in place, and the ECM will start the running self test. Watch the MIL, because about 2/3rds of the way through the test, it will flash once, and that is your cue to rev the engine at WOT for 1 second. After that, do the same as before .

Take care,
-Chris

6T9PONY · 11-29-2001, 02:17 AM

whoa.....i'm simple minded....and that was confusing.....

PKRWUD · 11-29-2001, 02:50 AM

Where did you get lost?

mustangLX92 · 11-29-2001, 08:34 AM

This sit should help you out.

http://ratnin.home.mindspring.com/eec_test.htm

11-28-2001, 08:05 PM	#1
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Is there anyway to pull a code without a scanner My check engine light is coming on. I can turn the car off, then turn it back on and it goes off. Sometimes for a day, sometimes for 30 min. Sometimes it will come on and then go back off by itself. It's driving me nuts. Is there anyway to pull the code without buying a scanner. On I know on dodges and chevys there is a way to make the check engine light flash you a code and you can look it up in a manual. Can I do this on my car? __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

11-28-2001, 08:59 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Why of course, Grasshopper. Think of the diagnostic connector as a house. It has four windows downstairs and two widows upstairs. Think of the single STI wire that accompanies the "house" as the "garage". You want to use a jumper (a paperclip works well) to connect the upstairs, right side window with the garage. Then sit in the car and turn the key on. The MIL will flash and flicker a few times. Then it will start flashing with a rhythm. Count the flashes. Write the numbers down. Continue this until there is a 6 second break, followed by one flash, and another 6 second pause. That means it's done. THEN... perform the KOER test. Start the engine, and shut it off. Then start it again, with the jumper in place, and the ECM will start the running self test. Watch the MIL, because about 2/3rds of the way through the test, it will flash once, and that is your cue to rev the engine at WOT for 1 second. After that, do the same as before . Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-29-2001, 02:50 AM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Where did you get lost? __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-29-2001, 08:34 AM	#5
mustangLX92 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 138	This sit should help you out. http://ratnin.home.mindspring.com/eec_test.htm __________________ Motorsports springs, Lakewood drag struts, Southside rear lower arms. Motorsports upper arms. Lakewood Drag shocks. Southside rear drag springs, sub frames, 3.55 Gears, Cobra intake, 70mm TB, GT40 heads, X Cam, 1.6 Crane RR's, 110lph fuel pump, AFPR, offroad h pipe, Flowmaster catback, 1 5/8" Motorsport headers, under drive pulleys, cold air induction, Black Magic Fan, Pro 5.0, Weld Draglites.

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11-29-2001, 02:17 AM	#3
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	whoa.....i'm simple minded....and that was confusing.....