Is there a way to pull codes without a scan tool
10-10-2006, 06:08 PM
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Is there a way to pull codes without a scan tool
I did some mods a week ago and put on a few hundred miles then I just got a check engine light.
I want to know if there are any tricks to get to codes?
(my old 2001 chrysler would list the codes if you turned the key on and off 3 times)
I want to know if there are any tricks to get to codes?
(my old 2001 chrysler would list the codes if you turned the key on and off 3 times)
10-10-2006, 06:10 PM
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What mods did you do exactly?
You can retrieve the codes with an OBD-II reader or scantool. or go to autozone and have them pull them for free. You can also rent a scantool at SHUCKS and Checker.
You can retrieve the codes with an OBD-II reader or scantool. or go to autozone and have them pull them for free. You can also rent a scantool at SHUCKS and Checker.
10-10-2006, 06:14 PM
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A month age I did Intense PCM, and FWI.
A week ago I added 3.4 pulley and Autolite 104s.
I will do the Autozone idea tomorrow probably.
A week ago I added 3.4 pulley and Autolite 104s.
I will do the Autozone idea tomorrow probably.
10-11-2006, 03:05 PM
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Hello Fellow P0171'r
At any time doing any of the mods or for any other reason did you unhook the battery or any of the grounds to the engine block?
Reason for asking is the battery cables have been directly linked to that code being thrown. Either corroded to the point of replacement (check under the plastic boots also), or a busted battery post have caused this from the battery standpoint. We have also seen dirty grounds going to the engine block from the battery cause the code.
None of the mods you did should have caused the issue on their own. Battery connection is what I'd put my money on.
If you search for P0171 you will find a couple topics from myself and San Juan Cruiser....we went through the ringer to learn this information and gladly pass it on to keep you from the torture we went through.
At any time doing any of the mods or for any other reason did you unhook the battery or any of the grounds to the engine block?
Reason for asking is the battery cables have been directly linked to that code being thrown. Either corroded to the point of replacement (check under the plastic boots also), or a busted battery post have caused this from the battery standpoint. We have also seen dirty grounds going to the engine block from the battery cause the code.
None of the mods you did should have caused the issue on their own. Battery connection is what I'd put my money on.
If you search for P0171 you will find a couple topics from myself and San Juan Cruiser....we went through the ringer to learn this information and gladly pass it on to keep you from the torture we went through.
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As a matter of fact the battery went dead due to me listening to the radio during mods. So what was the fix?? Should I just clear the code and see if it comes back??
10-11-2006, 04:46 PM
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Thanks for the help and all the info.
I bought a fuel filter just to do any so I will swap that out and then get the code reset and go from there.
I also checked the battery and all the cables look in great condition.
If it comes back on to the Dealer it goes, Thank God for warranties, needs valve cover gaskets anyway.
I bought a fuel filter just to do any so I will swap that out and then get the code reset and go from there.
I also checked the battery and all the cables look in great condition.
If it comes back on to the Dealer it goes, Thank God for warranties, needs valve cover gaskets anyway.
10-11-2006, 05:26 PM
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Hold up Hoss...
Don't "check" the tightness on the cables.. don't "look" at the cables.
If that puppy returns...dealer it and let them fight the good fight. If you decide to take this one on yourself.. get out the 8mm and pull the cables off, remove the bolts and boots, look over the cables with a microscope and clean them really well.
3-4 months of fighting this code has taught us what really causes it.
And the last thing I'm gonna do is let one of these codes kick my butt around the block, then up and down the street again.
Don't "check" the tightness on the cables.. don't "look" at the cables.
If that puppy returns...dealer it and let them fight the good fight. If you decide to take this one on yourself.. get out the 8mm and pull the cables off, remove the bolts and boots, look over the cables with a microscope and clean them really well.
3-4 months of fighting this code has taught us what really causes it.
And the last thing I'm gonna do is let one of these codes kick my butt around the block, then up and down the street again.
