[DeTomaso] [NPC] OBD2 Code Scanners

[Paul Timko]

I bought one of these and it not only displays the number it also displays 
the text.  So at least some of these will do the job for you.  Just check it 
out before you buy.

Also some auto parts and some auto repair places will read it for you for 
free.

Paul
#9270

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark McWhinney" <msm at portata.com>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 6:47 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] [NPC] OBD2 Code Scanners


> The check engine light came on the other day on my 1997 Ford Ranger. 
> There
> is no other indication of a problem.  I would like to find out what
> triggered the light, so that I do not have to pay the local Ford Dealer 
> $100
> only to find out that it is time to change an air filter.
>
> There are the OBD2 readers on EBay for under $50 that will display the 
> code.
> As I recall, there was some brouhaha a few years ago about automakers not
> giving out the problem descriptions for the code numbers.  Is that still
> true?  If I find out the answer is "42", will I be able to find out what
> question it answers?
>
>
>
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