kerbside Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Not everyone has an all singing, all dancing fault code reader but many manufacturers have built in ways round this. So because I enjoy helping (and because there was nothing good on the TV) I have written some guides on how to access and clear the codes on your Japanese car. You can see them at... http://search.reviews.ebay.co.uk/members/kerbsidemotors!_W0QQuqtZg If you have nothing else to do please have a look and let me know what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steffiraf Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Its a great guide, especially for a techno-phobe like me. I dont suppose it will work on mine(1999 DBM) but when i get it back from the garage(fingers crossed), I will certainly have a look Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbside Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Providing your car is an early 1999 they should work. The problem is any car sold new in Europe after 1999 had to use EOBD (In the same way most PCs use Windows) The reason for this was because Europe wanted the Police to carry equipment to check cars at the side of the road to see if the Cat worked and how much pollution it was pumping out. Luckily they have not bothered to take it any further! EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) uses P codes which all have a 4 digit code which would make counting the flashes a pain in the ass so manufacturers stopped building systems that could be checked without a proper computer! I think a lot of people think there is a certain black magic regarding fault codes and stuff but they are generally easy to obtain and they genuinely do help you fix your car faster and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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