got a check engine (CEL) the other day and was wondering if i can check it buy using a paper clip or wire to check out the diagnostic so i can read the code...if you guys have done it before let me know what to and what not to do..thanks

 

Paper clip sounds funny... but should work, you could just jump a wire to connect the terminals.

 

Paper clip is fine. I use them all the time.

 

We'll, I hope it's fine...it's the only thing that I've used to short the connector...I've heard of some people from Florida using a fork once...

 

Fork eh...what about SPOONS???..hehe so its ok to do?? and safe??

 

Dude, I don't know what the fork you're talking about... oop...

Paper clip huh ? Good to know...

 

here ya go, directions on the paper clip idea that works quite well I may add:

http://www.c-speedracing.com/faq/06.html

or

http://www.bseries.net/html/garage/engcode.php

what the codes mean:

http://www.c-speedracing.com/faq/05.html


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