pug Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 How can you check codes on a 1990 2.5 ax5. Haynes says you have to take to dealer.Would autozone oreillys etc have a scan tool. thanks
Pete M Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 1990 is too old to get codes at the local auto parts store.
dasbulliwagen Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 The 1990 models didnt have too many codes to give to begin with, but SOME dealers may still have the cords and card needed to plug a DRB III into it to get some info. It will cost you probably $85 or so for the diagnostic fee to read the codes if there are any there. Those models didnt have good memory so every time it gets shut off, it looses whatever codes may have been set, and needs to start over again at next restart. Good luck.
pug Posted October 18, 2011 Author Posted October 18, 2011 The reason i ask is the check engine light is on. Is it true some years do not even have a check engine light. thanks
Eagle Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 The reason i ask is the check engine light is on. Is it true some years do not even have a check engine light. thanks A 1990 does not have a "Check Engine" light. You have a "Maintenance Required" light, which is just a reminder to replace the oxygen sensor.
Pete M Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 yup. it's simply on a timer. it's under the dash on the drivers side and is a clear plastic housing like 2x3 inches in size. just unplug it if you live in an area that doesn't require it to be functional. :thumbsup:
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