[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /viewtopic.php on line 1052: date() [function.date]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'America/New_York' for 'EDT/-4.0/DST' instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /viewtopic.php on line 1052: getdate() [function.getdate]: It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'America/New_York' for 'EDT/-4.0/DST' instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /includes/functions.php on line 4505: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /includes/functions.php:3706)
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /includes/functions.php on line 4507: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /includes/functions.php:3706)
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /includes/functions.php on line 4508: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /includes/functions.php:3706)
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /includes/functions.php on line 4509: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /includes/functions.php:3706)
mightyram50.net • View topic - Can the old "paper clip" trick work to get codes

A site for Mitsubishi Mighty Max and Dodge Ram 50 Enthusiasts.

Skip to content

Can the old "paper clip" trick work to get codes

Topic locked

Can the old "paper clip" trick work to get codes

Postby HandySmurf » Sat Dec 18, 2010 12:31 pm

I have a '90 V6 4X4 that is showing the check engine light now. I have an OBD II scanner which is totally useless on this truck, and I'm just wondering before I go buy an OBD I scanner, will the old trick of using a bent paperclip to connect the ground wire and one of the ECU wires in the plug under the dash work to get the truck to flash the diagnosis code to me at the check engine light ?
42 = 4 log flashes, 2 short ones, etc....
Is it possible on the Mighty Max ?
User avatar
HandySmurf

 
Posts: 8
Joined: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:39 pm
Engine Size: 3.0
What year vehicle do you own?: 1990
Top

Re: Can the old "paper clip" trick work to get codes

Postby Ligo12 » Sun Dec 19, 2010 7:58 am

No but the codes can be pulled from the obd1 port with an analog meter or led test light.
User avatar
Ligo12
Member
Member
 
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:08 am
Engine Size: 2.4
What year vehicle do you own?: 1990
Top
Topic locked

Return to Warning/Idiot Lights are ON


Recent Topics
88 2.0L Idle Problemby:camoitproject mighty simpleby:L.K.bully gets his ass handed to himby:joey_crandallWhat did you do to your truck today?by:Anthony4G93mighty maxineby:94mitz

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
Translated by Xaphos © 2007, 2008, 2009 phpBB.fr
cron