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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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where can i buy the compuer cord to connect to my dodge's computer so i can do a diagnostics check on the truck if a check light was to come on?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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If you are looking for the OBD scan tools you can go to almost any auto parts store like murrays thats where I got mine.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Even wal-mart has OBDII scanners
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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Ha ha walmart has everything.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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If you have a laptop and want to do the nerd thing. Check out http://www.scantool.net/ I used one on my 96 ranger and it did the job. It will give you more data to look at than a standard scan tool sold at the autoparts store or Wal-Mart.

From what I remember it will also log data as you drive.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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get a superchip prorammer. it will view/erase codes. and give you some more power while your at it
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Just to throw this out there, if you just need to look up some codes, you can "borrow" them from autozone. They have a policy to hod on to your driver's license and let you use it for free
 
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