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07-20-09, 02:13 PM

curacaosfinest

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ECU Diagnostic scanner

what kind of scanner do i need to buy or what kind of adapter do i need to buy to be able to plug into the diagnostic port of my FD?

what do i need to get?

hope you guys can help me out
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07-20-09, 02:43 PM

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why do you have the cel on? you can search, and just jump 2 pins and read the flashing cel light.

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07-20-09, 02:59 PM

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Like he said, there is a diagnostic scanner but there is no need for it. There is a procedure (see the FAQ) for using a wire or paper clip to jumper the TEN and GND terminals of the diagnostic box and counting out the flash codes on the CEL.

David