aaron0991

where can i find one for a 1988 2.8?

XxXChrisGXxX

iTrader: (1)

Save yourself money and use a u bent paper clip between terminal A & B or the two top right terminals if your in the driver seat. Then the SES light should flash with th ignition on (not started)

Maverick H1L

iTrader: (8)

Error code readers are generally nothing more than a $20 paperclip anyways, unless you're asking about a scan tool or PC link cable plus scanner software.

aaron0991

Thanks i'll use the paperclip to cancel out the ses code, but what about reading the code to see what the problem is?

Stephen

iTrader: (12)

The paperclip won't clear codes, only disconnecting the battery will.

The paperclip allows you to read the codes. ECM Codes

While it is really no better than a paperclip, Autozone gave me one of their "fancy" keys. Just a key shaped piece of aluminum with 2 prongs to stick in. While Autozone should have one, I've found that most of today's employees have no clue how to do an OBD I car! I've had a couple of different stores hand me the "key"..."Do you know how? I don't. You can use this if you do, that's all I know."

aaron0991

so i would just count the number of flashes from the ses light, thats a lot of flashes.

Stephen

iTrader: (12)

Yes count flashes, but it isn't "counting a lot"

Long flashes are 10s, short flashes are 1s.

Like.....Code 23 = 2 long flashes, pause, 3 short flashes.

aaron0991

ok so 40 would be 4 long dashes

Stephen

iTrader: (12)

I don't think there is a Code 40, but you've got the right idea.