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February 18th, 2010, 1:46 PM

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i was wondering if there is another way of checking the check engine code w/o using a scanner ? lmk if there is and the way u do it thanks

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February 18th, 2010, 2:50 PM

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i was wondering if there is another way of checking the check engine code w/o using a scanner ? lmk if there is and the way u do it thanks

no. must use a scanner

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February 18th, 2010, 2:53 PM

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i know in my 88 trans am you could stick a paper clip in the lil part where u stick the scanner on.. and it would flash the check engine light.. but it was a PITA.. lol doubt you can do it with a newer truck/car

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February 18th, 2010, 2:56 PM

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the obd2 systems cannot be checked with a paper clip like the older obd systems. it will fry the computer.

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February 18th, 2010, 2:57 PM

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figured they did something to the new 1's where u cant do it like that lol. cant autozone do it for free? just go there. way easier then trying to rig up something that MIGHT work..yanno?

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