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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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Hi there, can anyone tell how i can get a computer or code reader to check the codes on my 1996 F150 and if so how do i properly use one? Muchly appreciated!
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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You need something like this:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...egoryCode=3389
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Thanks Dewman but unfortunately parts america does not ship to canada. Is there any other websites you know of and if so a part description so i can start looking up here? Thanks again!
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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check your pm's
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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If you do buy a scanner buy one thats CAN compatable and gives the deffintion of the code,some of the cheap ones only give you the code number.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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thanks big D!
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Old May 1, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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i got my code reader and tried it on the truck but says the code reader is not connected. i tried it on my other vehicle and it read the codes fine. i think the plug under the dash is not hooked up. is there anywhere else i can hook it up (maybe the computer itself???) any suggetions?
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