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Offline Tazman

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Code Reader
« on: December 07, 2009, 12:22:57 pm »
I like to do all the work on my truck as possible as a result I have the factory manuals for it and they are a great help.I have been thinking about getting a code reader so I do not have to take it anywhere to find the problem.Does anyone know if that is worth it or not?Thanks
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Re: Code Reader
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2009, 04:06:43 pm »
You don't need a code reader.  All you need to do is jumper the A and B pins (top right slots) of the ALDL connector, turn on the ignition switch to run and count the flashes.  It always starts with 12 and flashes every number 3 times.
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Offline 1980c10

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Re: Code Reader
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2009, 08:27:45 pm »
auto zone used to have a key that you can plug in to the connector to do the same thing. they would just give them away. i always had one on my key ring. maybe they still have 'em. although a wire or paper clip work just fine too.
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Offline joesgarage71

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Re: Code Reader
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2009, 10:13:00 pm »
what do ya do if the light ain't workin' and your to lazy to fit it?
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Re: Code Reader
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2009, 07:59:03 am »
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