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06-08-2007, 02:17 PM
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Check Engine Light Just Turned On
I've heard (read) talk about getting codes from the car to diagnose problems. Is there a way to get a code for why the check engine light came on, if so, how do i do it? Thanks for the info!
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06-08-2007, 02:25 PM
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a) go to autozone and ask them to use an OBD (on board diagnostics) reader.
b) buy one. ($200-$300 for a good one; $40 for a bare bones 'almost helps' one. [clears codes, doesn't really help much in regards to finding the source of the problem though]) c) find someone in your area that has one. There's a few lists on here of vag-com owners who are willing to help out others by scanning other peoples cars for them.
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06-08-2007, 02:37 PM
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Thanks noR, any idea how much autozone charges for that, there's one right near my house.
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06-09-2007, 01:03 AM
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Over here they charge it to your credit card and give you a full credit when you return it. I bought one (OBD II scanner) yesterday because it was inconvenient going back and forth doing this excercise while the CEL was returning periodically...
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06-09-2007, 01:11 AM
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