paper clip trick still work? if so what pins do I cross to get it to flash?

 

It takes a code reader or scan tool. The paper clip system worked on OBD 1, which ended in 95 or 96.

 

Your best solution would be to buy a Scan Gauge II, for about $125. on Amazon, and keep that plugged into your OBDII port all of the time. It will give you accurate MPG, air & water temps, and dozens of other engine readings while you drive. Then, when/if a code shows up on the dash, you can clear the code with your Scan Gauge instead of having to go to a dealer service shop to get the warning on the dash cleared.

Go to www.fitfreak.net, use the "search" function to find the list of OBD Code Definitions, print it out (it is a LONG list), and that will tell you what your code actually means, and from that info., you can fix the problem.

Going to a dealer just once to have the code read and cleared will cost you a "diagnostic fee" of at least $100.00. The Scan Gauge pays for itself very quickly.