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just wondering if theres a cheap code reader out there that I cna purchase for my 02 silverado. the engine light and the abs light have come on a few times and at 50 bucks a pop to read the code I am wondering what type of reader I need so I cna see whats what myself.

 

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Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

Wingnut

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$50 a pop?

 

All the auto parts stores around here will read them for free.

 

You can pick up a reader for less than $100, but I think that it just reads...Won't reset them.

 

Moving this thread to a more appropriate area :cheers:

HyperBuzzin Enthusiast

HyperBuzzin

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You getting the codes read at the dealer ??

ENOUGH OF THAT ALREADY !!

 

Like Wingnut said, go to an auto parts store.

You'll probably have to hook it up youself, but then you could pay youself the $50 !!

 

Hmm, why didn't I pay myself last time I read the codes ???

 

I ripped myself off !! That bites !!

optima23 Enthusiast

optima23

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ok dealer garage where ever they all charge. and sometimes things have to be done at the dealer cause the other garages just dont have the test equipment. no parts stores where i am have a code reader to tell me what the lights on for.

Norseman Senior Enthusiast

Norseman

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ok dealer garage where ever    they all charge. and sometimes things have to  be done at the dealer cause the other garages just dont have the test equipment.  no parts stores where i am  have a code reader to tell me what the lights on for.

 

 

 

 

I bought one of these from Harbor Freight.

 

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It has worked great. When I bought mine it was on sale, but at reg price it's still not to bad.

 

It will read the codes as well as clear them.

 

Here is a link to their site. You may also down load a .pdf of the user manual there. Check it out.

 

Harbor Freight

05Quadrasteer Enthusiast

05Quadrasteer

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Auto Zone and Advance Auto Parts will both read your codes for you but not erase them. You can also purchase a code reader from them that will erase the codes if you desire.

 

I purchased a Actron device that has the ability to read and erase; I just don't remember the model number. It works well and I am able to use it on any OBD II compliant vehicle.

 

Have a good day.

 

Bill

Helmar New Member

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Auto Zone and Advance Auto Parts will both read your codes for you but not erase them.  You can also purchase a code reader from them that will erase the codes if you desire. 

 

I purchased a Actron device that has the ability to read and erase; I just don't remember the model number.  It works well and I am able to use it on any OBD II compliant vehicle.

 

Have a good day.

 

Bill

 

 

 

 

My truck is an older one, 1988.

I had a code or flashing lights on the Service Engine but was told to just disconnect the battery and the ECM? would clear and reset?

Never the less, I disconnected the battery for at least 30 seconds and then hooked her back up and now the lights are no longer blinking.

Wonder of this means my codes are now lost?

Helmar

duramaxHD Enthusiast

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My truck is an older one, 1988.

I had a code or flashing lights on the Service Engine but was told to just disconnect the battery and the ECM? would clear and reset?

 

go to your desk drawer and pull out a paper clip. There, you just found your code reader! :cheers:

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I bought a code reader at autozone for $150, but have seen them on ebay for about $80. They will read and reset the codes, tell you if you have any pending codes etc. I think the brand is Acutron. Its orange with 4 big buttons on it. I've gone around at work and read/reset about 6 friends codes. It's a good way to weasel a beer out of coworkers!

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