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Old Feb 2, 2008, 12:46 PM
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How To Check CEL Code?
how do i check what CEL code my ECU is throwing?
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Old Feb 2, 2008, 12:48 PM
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Pepboys probably has an OBDII scanner. Never hurts to ask.
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would i be able to use my tactrix cable and check it on my computer somehow? haha.
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Yes! You need to buy the program first. I found it one day searching in here. If you go to Acktivematrix I think you can find it there.
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go to aktivematrix.com and download OBD Scan Tech or go to autozone and borrow one of their readers
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thanks guys!
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MAC Tools sells these for $70. Or just go to Advance Auto Parts or Auto Zone and get it checkd for free...
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EvoScan 2.0 has that feature
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could someone write up a how-to for reading codes using the tactrix cable + evoscan 2.0? much appreciated.
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