Engine light.

[ForumBlue]

Well, the little yellow engine light is on. I'm assumming it's an overboost code since my recent HP upgrades, but not positve. So I guess I'm going to have to get a code reader. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced reader that will read, define and clear codes?

Thanks.
Jamie

 

[kenh]

I have a basic EQUUS, that reads P0 and P1 codes, clears, comes with book giving basic explanation of the code(s) set.
About $160, no doubt there are others out there.
Make certain they read P1, super cheapies only reead P0.

 

[CHPMustang]

Wasn't AutoZone one of the places that could read and clear codes or was it just read em? Aside that I'm also looking at an EQUUS unit as a future purchase.

 

[roosterdiesel]

Wasn't AutoZone one of the places that could read and clear codes or was it just read em?

Autozone can't read all our codes I believe. I've gone to them and they didn't pick up the ICP code I sometimes get in the "hot" settings, the Evo does but can't read any codes stored in the IDM.

 

[ForumBlue]

Hey guys, thanks for all the help. I'm getting the Diablo Pred. that powerboater had for sale in the marketplace. I talked to Jody and he said it is good code reader plus it has some diagnostic features I can play with also. I also told my Dad if he gets some gauges I will let him have the HP programs.

As far as the light, I just disconnected the batts. and got rid of it for now. I have a BVR+ but have not put it in yet. I wanted to see if it would set the code first.

 

[CSIPSD]

Hey guys, thanks for all the help. I'm getting the Diablo Pred. that powerboater had for sale in the marketplace. I talked to Jody and he said it is good code reader plus it has some diagnostic features I can play with also. I also told my Dad if he gets some gauges I will let him have the HP programs.

As far as the light, I just disconnected the batts. and got rid of it for now. I have a BVR+ but have not put it in yet. I wanted to see if it would set the code first.

Thats what I was going to suggest, I ended up buying a superchip programmer just for the code reader . Guess I shouldn't have sold the old one . Its kind of fun letting people use the HP programs and then taking it away a few days later , they look like you just kicked there dog !!

 

[bigdiesel99]

for the best code reader/anylizer go to www.autotap.com and check out there soft ware you can either use a lap top or a palm pilot for $250 you can use it on ford,chevy and dodge and for about $100 you can buy just ford i use it to tune and trouble shoot with in my personal shop. best diagnostic tool you can buy in my opinion.

 

[HTRDDSL]

I have the superchips as well. It's kind of handy.I had to replace my throttle sensor and the Tuner detected the problem before I did. I just happened to try it one and the code showed several times before I actually had a problem with it.