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johnwolf159@gmail.com - 09 Oct 2006 06:28 GMT

Hi group,
I hope somebody can help me. I find few months ago how to get the check
engine without a scanner. I remember it's a TURN ON TURN OFF tric but
I don't remember exactly. I hope somebody can help me. I also remember
that the code (PXXXX) is shown on the digital mileage counter.

Thanks
JohnWolf

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Jim Warman - 09 Oct 2006 06:57 GMT

Well, you can turn the key on-off-on-off-on-off-on...... but that only works
on old dodges... or yoiu can go to the DLC and short two pins together
(can't remember which ones off-hand) or you can tell us what you are working
on.....

And no... the codes will not show on the odometer....

Afterthought... if you are talking about the "world famous odometer trick",
turn the key on while pushing the reset/trip button.... that woint display
PCM codes either.....

> Hi group,
> I hope somebody can help me. I find few months ago how to get the check
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> Thanks
> JohnWolf

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johnwolf159@gmail.com - 09 Oct 2006 15:15 GMT

Hi Jim,
Thx for the answer. So, I have another one question. Do you have a
website or something else explain the "short pin" thing? I will
appreciate a lot. It's for my father Ford Windstar 2002.

Thanks
JohnWolf

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C. E. White - 09 Oct 2006 15:49 GMT

> Hi Jim,
> Thx for the answer. So, I have another one question. Do you have a
> website or something else explain the "short pin" thing? I will
> appreciate a lot. It's for my father Ford Windstar 2002.

For a 2002 Ford you need an OBDii scanner. There is no turn on turn off or
short the pin trick for a vehicle that new. In my area Autozone will read
the codes for you for free.

Ed

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