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Old 09-06-2014, 02:27 PM
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Can anyone recommend a good OBD I code reader and a timing light that won't break the bank? I checked out Amazon And the choices seem to have poor durability.
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Old 09-06-2014, 07:24 PM
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a paper clip for obd 1 is all you need
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Old 09-07-2014, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
a paper clip for obd 1 is all you need
+1.. obd1 reader is a waist of money!
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Old 09-08-2014, 09:00 AM
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Welcome to the forum.

As stated above, a paper clip is all you need, well, and a pen and paper to keep track of codes.

There are step by step write ups on how to pull codes on a Mustang in this forum. Or just Google it, or YouTube will have a video. Only takes 5 min. the first time. Very simple
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Old 09-08-2014, 09:58 AM
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Sorry what does a paper clip do? Nothing just like the scanner or do you use it to reset? Thanks
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Old 09-08-2014, 10:08 AM
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You use it as a jumper wire in the OBD I plug that's under the hood. Then count CEL flashes, those add up to go give you the code. Example ...... 3 flashes then a pause, then 5 flashes = code 35.
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