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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: mdr1220 on January 16, 2013, 08:44:06 PM

Title: code reader
Post by: mdr1220 on January 16, 2013, 08:44:06 PM
Do anyone know of a good code reader for 83-85 Fox body? If there is one let me know. I'm trying to chase down sensors to replace and turn off the check engine light.
Title: code reader
Post by: jcassity on January 16, 2013, 11:57:48 PM
paper clip
see my diy link below and contained within is a link to the drawing and a how to.
beyond a paper  clip , it is also prudent to use a dc buzzer you can rob from a toy or something so you can attach it and "hear" the codes so you can write things down and not have to wonder if you blinked and missed something.
Title: code reader
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 17, 2013, 12:03:09 AM
As above my code reader is a paper clip. Works fine :).
Title: code reader
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on January 17, 2013, 12:07:55 AM
If you're lazy like me, this one can't be beat for cheap... I had two, gave one away when I sold the '93 Lightning...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EQUUS-INNOVA-EPI-3145-OBD-1-FORD-SCAN-TOOL-CODE-READER-/140906305997?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item20ceab99cd&vxp=mtr
Title: code reader
Post by: jcassity on January 17, 2013, 12:13:32 AM
nothing lazy about you tom
Title: code reader
Post by: STANG8U on January 17, 2013, 12:38:49 AM
There is a reader that has flashing led's



But same as a free paper clip lmfao
Title: code reader
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on January 17, 2013, 07:11:43 AM
[puffing out chest] I don't need yout silly toys! I have this:
(http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mMjA_3Qkas5LwFSDWNR2M4A/140.jpg)
Picture is purposely small so you can't see how ancient it is.
Title: code reader
Post by: mdr1220 on January 17, 2013, 12:59:32 PM
@Foe, Where did you get that from? That's a collectors item by itself.
@jcassity, Thanks for the diagram.
Title: code reader
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 17, 2013, 10:20:53 PM
Quote from: TheFoeYouKnow;407255
[puffing out chest] I don't need yout silly toys! I have this:
(http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mMjA_3Qkas5LwFSDWNR2M4A/140.jpg)
Picture is purposely small so you can't see how ancient it is.

Ah you've got the fancy paper clip ;).
Title: code reader
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on January 17, 2013, 10:21:59 PM
The shop (I work at the dealer) was throwing it out.