I know its been posted before, I've searched and cant find it... so:

can some one link me to th page with that tells you how to read the check engine light flashes.

thanks

 

Just take your car to autozone, theyll scan it for free.
-P.

 

I would rather have the link

 

Or you could just kill 2 birds with one stone, after they scan it for you, you can buy the parts you need.
-P.

 

I agree with Pzero
Reading the flashes is not really going to tell you much, as the flashes only indicate general problems, not the diagnostic codes.

Unless you are pulling codes with the CEL?

The autozone suggestion is very good, they do it free, and are happy about it.

jason

 

parts house is ok up to a point guys,,there scanners donttell alot..like will say uiits the tranny but cant tell whats wrong with it...only a good comp..or take to a garage..

 

I don't know of any diagnostic computer out there that can do more than the code readers we all have access to at the part stores.

The factory computer only produces diagnostic codes. Such as 44, 94, etc. The factory computer only tells you what sensor is out of range or that something is wrong with the trans. The factory computer cannot tell us WHY the problem exists, regardless of what diagnostic computer you hook up to the car.

Even Ford diagnostic computers will only produce a trouble code.

If you ever plan on working on the car yourself, then find a code reader or learn how to read the flashes.
It will save you time.