Pgm testers(like used at a dealership) cost $2000+. I have seen diagnostic units on jegs or summit that cost about $200. My s2k, as everyone knows, is a salvage project. Can i use this tester in my favor to get codes and/or reset some of these codes?

I'm having problems with ABS, SRS, & a fuel gauge that doesnt read.

Anyone?

 

Can you not just short out the jumper with a paperclip and read the codes that way?

 

I'm not sure what you mean. How would i be able to read any thing then?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by s2kds &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm not sure what you mean. How would i be able to read any thing then?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Search. You can jump 2 pins on the ecu which will flash the codes using the CEL when you put the key in ACC.

There are some great write-ups out there for this. Also, most places will scan your rig for free.

 

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I'm having problems with ABS, SRS, & a fuel gauge that doesnt read.

Anyone? </TD></TR></TABLE>

You can use a generic tester to get codes but I'm not sure if they are capable of erasing codes stored on the ecu. As far as I know, the only way to delete the codes permanently from the ecu requires teh PGM tester that dealers have.