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Jul 22, 2014 | 05:03 AM

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FAB Cruiser

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From: Denham Bucks & Poole Dorset

Reading Error Codes

Hi guys,

My Engine warning lamp just came on. The car is driving fine. I've found a lot of posts on Error Codes but not how to read them. Is there a key turn sequence that displays the code?

Can I reset the lamp, it case it was just something minor like the fuel cap?

Cheers
David

Jul 22, 2014 | 07:10 AM

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ala_xfire

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From: Lineville, AL

Re: Reading Error Codes

You need an OBDC II code scanner or a UltraGuage to read / reset the codes.
( or be REALLY stupid and take it to a dealer )
Here in the colonies, AutoZone or Advance will read them for you at no cost.

Jul 22, 2014 | 08:22 AM

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Padgett

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From: Orlando

Re: Reading Error Codes

I've been quite deep into this (see http://padgett.performanceresearch.us/cars/obd2/obd2.htm ) but if you have a smart phone or tab running Android, by far the cheapest and most effective is the Torque Pro app on the play store. You will also need an OBD-II dongle and I bought a mini that just lives in the car.

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