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01-01-2008, 06:12 PM

powerfan985

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How To Pull Codes

i have a 1998 24v and im having trouble with me rebuilt transmission. i was wondering if i can pull engine codes myself without a scanner? i tried on/off/on/off/on with the key and didnt get anything to happen.

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01-01-2008, 06:15 PM

Dr. Evil

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The on/off trick wont work on a 98....and doesnt work very well on any other year either.

You need a OBDII scanner or have access to some type of programmer - a Smarty for example.

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01-01-2008, 06:18 PM

Wyatt Earp

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A Smarty costs about the same as a good scanner and you get the added benefits so it makes good sense.

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01-01-2008, 10:59 PM

JSPulliam21

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Or, you can rent a scanner from Auto Zone. They charge you the full price, and you get it back when you return the tool.

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01-16-2008, 09:31 AM

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Take a peek...

Key method...
http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/2002%2...rror_codes.htm

OBD II error listing for 98.5 to 2002 Dodges (PDF File)
http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/2002%2...or%20Codes.pdf

Then my other tool for OBD II error codes... Lot cheaper than most tools but does a lot more than read error codes... ScanGauge II is much cheaper than a $600 smarty...
http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/2002%2...scangauge2.htm

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