Am I missing something?

Thumbie · May 19th, 2009, 01:38 AM

If your check engine light comes on, you need to plug in a reader to see the code, right? Is there a reason that they haven't installed a tiny LCD (calculator style) on the dash that just says the code instead of just reading "Check Engine" ?

what do you guyz think?

BoCFes · May 19th, 2009, 01:53 AM

lol, 80% of people wouldn't know what the hell a code is. they actually need the car to say "check your engine idiot". But im with you, it should be an option that smart people can get, oh and than have the code index in the user manual!

Thumbie · May 19th, 2009, 01:57 AM

well the hayne's guide has the index...but I dont want to pay to get this shizzle checked out.

of course my dads 05 silverado has a text bar below the gauges. it acts as the odo but ive seen it say "coolant low" and stuff like that.

BlackedOut04GT · May 19th, 2009, 01:58 AM

My check engine light came on too! I pulled over, opened the hood, and my engine was still there. Closed the hood, got back in and told my car to stop messing with me. Then the light went out.

BlackedOut04GT · May 19th, 2009, 01:59 AM

Originally Posted by Thumbie

well the hayne's guide has the index...but I dont want to pay to get this shizzle checked out.

of course my dads 05 silverado has a text bar below the gauges. it acts as the odo but ive seen it say "coolant low" and stuff like that.

It's about $100 for an OBD II scan tool from Autozone. Or you could get a tuner, tune your car and you can use the tuner as a scan tool to read codes.

black sn95 · May 19th, 2009, 02:29 AM

Autozone will scan it there for free in their parking lot, it will throw the codes and you write them down. Look up what codes mean what, and then you will have an idea of where to go from there.

greengoblin · May 19th, 2009, 12:16 PM

+1 autozone will also look up the code and print out its meaning and possible problems.

btw go to ebay you can get scantools on there for dirt cheap i got mine for 2 bucks plus shiping it works great and it hooks into my laptop where i can then read what most of my sensors are doing.

mustanginky · May 19th, 2009, 09:49 PM

there is a trick you can use your odometer to see codes and stuff. i think it's on mustangworld.com check it out. you can do a digital tach and all that stuff too.

HMUSN · May 19th, 2009, 09:52 PM

^ turn your car onto ACC while holding down the miles tripometer.

nuStang · May 19th, 2009, 09:56 PM

+1, it could even be in a place under the hood or the dash... But if they made it easy like that, then the dealerships would not be able to charge $150 to look at it...

Thumbie · May 19th, 2009, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by nustang8891

+1, it could even be in a place under the hood or the dash... But if they made it easy like that, then the dealerships would not be able to charge $150 to look at it...

thats actually exactly what I was thinking. Mechanics made a deal with the manufacturers haha CONSPIRACIES!!

Thumbie · May 19th, 2009, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

^ turn your car onto ACC while holding down the miles tripometer.

or not. I just tried it. only works in 00 up with a digital odo

BoCFes · May 19th, 2009, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by BlackedOut04GT

My check engine light came on too! I pulled over, opened the hood, and my engine was still there. Closed the hood, got back in and told my car to stop messing with me. Then the light went out.

yeah blacked out, you tell that car.

May 19th, 2009, 01:38 AM	#1
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	Am I missing something? If your check engine light comes on, you need to plug in a reader to see the code, right? Is there a reason that they haven't installed a tiny LCD (calculator style) on the dash that just says the code instead of just reading "Check Engine" ? what do you guyz think? __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

May 19th, 2009, 01:53 AM	#2
BoCFes Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 116 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol, 80% of people wouldn't know what the hell a code is. they actually need the car to say "check your engine idiot". But im with you, it should be an option that smart people can get, oh and than have the code index in the user manual! __________________ 2000 Laser Red GT: Hedman LT's, Hedman O/R X, SLP loudmouth catback, K&N CAI, Mach 1 Chin & Grill Delete...More to come

May 19th, 2009, 01:57 AM	#3
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	well the hayne's guide has the index...but I dont want to pay to get this shizzle checked out. of course my dads 05 silverado has a text bar below the gauges. it acts as the odo but ive seen it say "coolant low" and stuff like that. __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

May 19th, 2009, 01:58 AM	#4
BlackedOut04GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 14.21@97.93 2.107 60' (Best pass. So far.) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maynard, MA. Posts: 1,776 iTrader: 0 reviews	My check engine light came on too! I pulled over, opened the hood, and my engine was still there. Closed the hood, got back in and told my car to stop messing with me. Then the light went out. __________________ Black Stang Crew #007 Car Built By Me and CraigsList.com Mods: MGW, Bassani Catted X, Flowmaster's, Accufab 70MM TB, Stack Racing Plenum + spacer, JLT CAI, Diablo Tune, Slotted rotors + ceramic pads. More to come! I hope.

May 19th, 2009, 09:49 PM	#8
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 3,982 iTrader: 2 reviews	there is a trick you can use your odometer to see codes and stuff. i think it's on mustangworld.com check it out. you can do a digital tach and all that stuff too. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

May 19th, 2009, 02:29 AM	#6
black sn95 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	Autozone will scan it there for free in their parking lot, it will throw the codes and you write them down. Look up what codes mean what, and then you will have an idea of where to go from there.

May 19th, 2009, 12:16 PM	#7
greengoblin Regular 1999 Mustang Gt Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sidney, OH Posts: 255 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 autozone will also look up the code and print out its meaning and possible problems. btw go to ebay you can get scantools on there for dirt cheap i got mine for 2 bucks plus shiping it works great and it hooks into my laptop where i can then read what most of my sensors are doing.

May 19th, 2009, 09:52 PM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	^ turn your car onto ACC while holding down the miles tripometer. __________________

May 19th, 2009, 09:56 PM	#10
nuStang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Convertible V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,030 iTrader: 1 reviews	+1, it could even be in a place under the hood or the dash... But if they made it easy like that, then the dealerships would not be able to charge $150 to look at it...

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