Why code reader do you have?

[fishstix]

What do you like or dis like about your reader and what would you rather. I got a 95 s14 with a cel and want to buy a reader.

[fliprayzin240sx]

nothing, pull the code manually...why buy a damn reader when you can read the code yourself with 2 minutes worth of work?

[fishstix]

Count the blinking lights? Code readers aren't too expensive and I think it's worth the time savings of looking up how to get it to blink and then what the blinks mean. Maybe not for one car bot when this does happen often, plus I can share with friends and save them time as well.

[cotbu]

You would just be the guy with the code scanner.
Most chain auto parts stores do free code checks, then sell you crap you don't need, that wont get rid of the code. Like an air freshener or a flashlight.

Rant: I once worked a one of these places and what you are supposed to do is sell them accompanying parts it's a big part of the training. I guy came in for brakes I sold him everything brake related including manually bent lines total was over $1000 after the guy paid and I rung him out I ran out the store grabbed him and said go back into the store and take all that shit back except the pads.
I went back into the store and told the manager F-u f-any place like this and through my name tag over by the batteries, and walked out, with my middle finger in the air!
New employee's say they still play that video, of the most product every sold to one costumer./Over:

[sleepyS14se]

nothing, pull the code manually...why buy a damn reader when you can read the code yourself with 2 minutes worth of work?



how do you pull codes manually. on hondas you can use a paper clip and jump 2 wires and count the blinks...is this the same for obd1 s14? if not how do you do this process you are referring to.:o

[fishstix]

You would just be the guy with the code scanner.
Most chain auto parts stores do free code checks, then sell you crap you don't need, that wont get rid of the code. Like an air freshener or a flashlight.

Rant: I once worked a one of these places and what you are supposed to do is sell them accompanying parts it's a big part of the training. I guy came in for brakes I sold him everything brake related including manually bent lines total was over $1000 after the guy paid and I rung him out I ran out the store grabbed him and said go back into the store and take all that shit back except the pads.
I went back into the store and told the manager F-u f-any place like this and through my name tag over by the batteries, and walked out, with my middle finger in the air!
New employee's say they still play that video, of the most product every sold to one costumer./Over:


Seems like you still have some resentment about said auto parts, well yea I would be "that guy with a scanner" though i hardly see my self valunteering at the nearest auto parts to spite the customers. I just want to know why my car is sick, not sick as in ya hoo but sick as in caugh caugh.

[MrSanchez925]

Why buy a generic reader?
Or even pull codes manually ?

Get blazt, or Nissan data scan. Or even ecu talk.

It's 50-100 for a cable and software...(ecu talk is free) but still requires a cable.

These programs enable you to pull codes, erase them, data log, view all factory sensors ,and run live tests...

All of this from your lap top or pocket pc.

It's probably one of the best things I've purchased . Especially since it works with almost all nissans between 90-98

[cotbu]

Yes I do, and any place that would condone it's employee's manipulating their customers.

If you want to know why your car is sick, cough cough? Follow the symptoms. Obd1 ecu codes can be pulled with consult, jumping pins or from the ecu directly. I prefer consult with nds, and conzult. Obd2 ecu's would benefit from a scanner, but most obd2 codes are generic and could be 3, 4, 5 different things before you find the culprit. I don't know anyone that uses a code scanner on obd1 ecu's.

Is using obd1 for obd acceptable?
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[Jamaica]

Like flip said count the blinking lights. If you have a smart phone you can download apps that tell you what the code means for any make and model. I have one for nissan only

[sleepyS14se]

how do you pull codes manually. on hondas you can use a paper clip and jump 2 wires and count the blinks...is this the same for obd1 s14? if not how do you do this process you are referring to.:o

can anyone answer my question

[cotbu]

There's a diagnostic screw on the side of the ecu, normally!
"potentiometer"
Have you read how to use it, if you did look for an alternative for when you break it.

[fliprayzin240sx]

can anyone answer my question

DIY: Retrieving ECU Codes – 240sx / s14 (OBD1 – 1995) | Ken-chan's car blog (http://www.kenchanblog.com/index.php/2008/12/09/diy-retrieving-ecu-codes-240sx-s14-obd1-1995/)

[fishstix]

mrsanchez925 and fliprayzin240sx get my vote for the most helpfull, thanks guys!! I am going to look in to that software and cable deal that looks like it should be real confusing at first then make things fun later. I'm not the best with computers but I'll be damned if I don't like pushing buttons ;)