How to get the OBD1 codes on your check engine light?

How to get the OBD1 codes on your check engine light?

OBD1 Codes Secrets for Check Engine light. To get the check engine codes to flash in your dash panel, use a jumper wire or a paper clip and connect terminals A and B of the diagnostic connector. Turn your ignition key on with engine off and the codes should start to blink. All codes should start with code 12 which is one long flash followed by 2…

How can I test my Ford OBD1 key?

Insert a test light into the test connector to observe when the key is turned on, also attach a jumper wire from the connector to the signal connector along side of the OBD1 port. Turn the key to the on position.

What does code 25 on Ford OBD1 mean?

Count the first set of flashes on the test light and record it such as 2. The flashing will pause then start again delivering the sound part of the code such as 5 creating the code 25. Once repairs have been made to clear the codes remove the negative battery cable for thirty seconds and reconnect. What do they mean?

Is there a cheap way to get OBD codes?

For vehicles made on or before 1995, the only cheap way to get it is to do it yourself! OBD was designed on vehicles equipped with electronic fuel injection so you can generally retrieve the codes yourself. No need buying a scanner or running to any parts stores to check the engine light.

How to read a GM check engine light?

Simply turn the Ignition to “Run” (Do not start the vehicle) and put the paper clip in the two terminals. Now watch your Check Engine Light. It will start flashing. It will look like Morse Code, but it isn’t, and is real easy to interpret.

What does it mean when check engine light is on but no codes?

No code being generated on the reader does not mean the driver is in the clear. In fact, when the light is on, the odds are just as high that there has actually been something wrong for a while even if no code is generated.