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All this talk of CEL but what tools are you using to retrieve the codes?

I think I read somewhere where you use a paper clip. Paper clip? Really?

Do anyone have pics of this or a How-to w/pics? I'm a visual guy. I need pics please.



TIA

 
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You use a electronic plug in tool from your local auto store you buy for around 180 bucks and comes with a book you plug it in to your diagnostic port it gives you a code you look it up and that is your problem.

 
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You can go to autozone, advanced, oriellys and places like that and tell them that you need a cel code read and they will get the code reader and read it and tell you whats wrong. You can also buy one to.

 
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Thanks but to save money is there another way of doing it? What is this paperclip method that I've read about?

Anyone know what I'm talking about?

 
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You can get the cel code read for free at autozone and any other auto parts store.

 
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Kragen's is literally 100 yards from my house. I hope they'll do it for free.


Thanks, I'll check it out.