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Old 09-12-2007, 04:58 PM
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check engine code how to ??
ok i am sure its been discused here but i cant find it...

i have a 1996 camaro v6 3.8l ...and i want to read the check engine code...i know that i can use a jump wire to read them but dont know wich pin to hook?

help please
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Old 09-12-2007, 05:41 PM
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uhh go to schucks or autozone and get a free diagnotics as I did, I threw a code on my MAF after I cut out the bottem of my airbox and got it deleted and its fine now
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Old 09-12-2007, 08:45 PM
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get a haynes manual they have the diagram of where to hook, as well as a list of codes (Canadian Tire may also scan it but not positive)
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Almost any autoparts store will run a scan for trouble codes for free. Thats what I'd do. If you lived closer to me, I'd let ya use code scanner
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they have them at autozone and shucks, at schucks they let me do it myself
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Old 09-13-2007, 07:44 AM
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well i am in canada..we dont have free service like that here...and even less service where i am....New-Brunswick sucks
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have you tried to go to a Canadian Tire? maybe they could do it for a small fee
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