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    Does anyone have an OBD2 code reader ???

    My Ford exploder is showing a "check engine" display. I'd like to see the code and re-set the unit.
    -cleaning the injectors at this moment-
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    Re: Does anyone have an OBD2 code reader ???

    Go to a parts Retail store such as Autozone & they will scan it.
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    Re: Does anyone have an OBD2 code reader ???

    Did it come on before or after you started cleaning injectors?
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    Re: Does anyone have an OBD2 code reader ???

    whole story follows.... the indicator lit up. i went to Autoz.

    the Autoz verified that banks 1 AND 0 were running lean. idling was ragged.... i went home and threw a bottle of injector cleaner into half a tank. 3 days later, i finished that tank, and the idle is steady.

    i want to reset the indicator and see if all is well.

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    Re: Does anyone have an OBD2 code reader ???

    Unplug your battery for 5 minutes and that resets it too. Keep the negative grounded so it saps the power.
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    Re: Does anyone have an OBD2 code reader ???

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidofColorado View Post
    Unplug your battery for 5 minutes and that resets it too. Keep the negative grounded so it saps the power.
    okay then..... that is an expedient method!
    thanks!
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    Re: Does anyone have an OBD2 code reader ???

    Henry-

    If unhooking the battery doesn't work then let me know I have several code readrs/diagnostic tools.

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    Re: Does anyone have an OBD2 code reader ???

    I have one Henry. I'm not sure what neck o' the town you're in, but if you're anywhere near Centennial, you're absolutely welcome to it.
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    Re: Does anyone have an OBD2 code reader ???

    greetings all,
    I thank you for your replies, etc. After running half o'tank of petrol with injector cleaner, re-setting, and another half tank, all is well with the Xploder!
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