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Old 12-02-2010, 01:30 PM
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Default How do i check my engine light codes?

I forget the key cycle for checking my codes. I live in a rural area so I don't really want to run to auto zone if I can help it. Any help would be great, thanks!
 
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Old 12-02-2010, 05:33 PM
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No one knows I take it?
 
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Give this a try.

To check your engine codes:

-Turn the key to ON (not start), OFF, ON, OFF, ON and leave it there.
-If you look in the odometer window the codes will flash any code(s) with a small delay between each result. Each code should be in a P#### format, and will say PDONE when completed - turn your key to OFF and remove. Use the OBD code list to determine what problem the computer detected.
 
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Do you still have the Superchips Cortex? It has a code reading function.
 
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I didnt think our Daks had the ability to display codes ....
 
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Yea I tried the sequence on my truck and I failed. I guess I will add this to my "I suck at life list" LOL Hope the SC Flashpaq can read codes.
 



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