Engine codes???
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Engine codes???
How do I read the engine codes for my Bonneville SSE 1997? This car has everything under the sun on it including the heads up display. Is there a list of codes posted on this site. I need some help getting started. Thanks. I just had to pay to find out I have a lose plug wire. That is not good.
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That is simply amazing that they will scan them for free in the US. That'* a bid saving'*. Here they charge around $50.00 to $100.00 depending on whether it'* engine or ABS. I suppose you still probably need to go to the dealer for ABS, but some shops should be able to read them also.
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Originally Posted by willwren
They scan them here for free in the hopes that you'll buy your parts from them. It'* good customer service.
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Autozone...maybe Napa.
Advance stopped scanning. They were starting to have liability issues.
The basics are you have them scan your car. It says X is pushing the codeg, you buy X from them and replace. A few days later the code returns because X wasn't the problem.
Mechanics hate the parts stores scanning for two reasons. First..it'* revenue, secondly.. people then think they know what their problem is.. and usually further diagnostics tell them the problem is related...but not the part the scanner says.
Take code P0171 for example. Lean Bank One, any parts store will sell you an O2. Most likely..it'* not an O2.
Advance stopped scanning. They were starting to have liability issues.
The basics are you have them scan your car. It says X is pushing the codeg, you buy X from them and replace. A few days later the code returns because X wasn't the problem.
Mechanics hate the parts stores scanning for two reasons. First..it'* revenue, secondly.. people then think they know what their problem is.. and usually further diagnostics tell them the problem is related...but not the part the scanner says.
Take code P0171 for example. Lean Bank One, any parts store will sell you an O2. Most likely..it'* not an O2.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Autozone...maybe Napa.
Advance stopped scanning. They were starting to have liability issues.
The basics are you have them scan your car. It says X is pushing the codeg, you buy X from them and replace. A few days later the code returns because X wasn't the problem.
Mechanics hate the parts stores scanning for two reasons. First..it'* revenue, secondly.. people then think they know what their problem is.. and usually further diagnostics tell them the problem is related...but not the part the scanner says.
Take code P0171 for example. Lean Bank One, any parts store will sell you an O2. Most likely..it'* not an O2.
Advance stopped scanning. They were starting to have liability issues.
The basics are you have them scan your car. It says X is pushing the codeg, you buy X from them and replace. A few days later the code returns because X wasn't the problem.
Mechanics hate the parts stores scanning for two reasons. First..it'* revenue, secondly.. people then think they know what their problem is.. and usually further diagnostics tell them the problem is related...but not the part the scanner says.
Take code P0171 for example. Lean Bank One, any parts store will sell you an O2. Most likely..it'* not an O2.
I hear ya Bill, it would be nice to have someone scan it for free anyway and then it'* buyer beware sort of speak.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Franky..if you had one I could scan..I'd scan it for free...
YOu just need to buzz it over.
YOu just need to buzz it over.
Has anyone ever told you "You're a nice guy Bill"? Well, have they? Anyone ...........Ok.......I will.........You're a nice guy Bill! :P