DIY way to pull CEL code?

dgoodrich · 07-15-2005, 03:24 PM

I am getting an intermittent CEL on my '99 OBS (2.2, 4eat). Is there a way to pull the code without a code reader? In my old Mazda, I could connect two wires together under the console, and the CEL would flash the code.

I am in California, and I have heard that Autozone won't pull the codes for free here. Is that true?

The car is running fine, and I really don't want to pay the stealer to pull the code.

Thanks,
Dave

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GuyLR · 07-16-2005, 07:51 AM

Call an Autozone nearby and find out. Otherwise you'll have to buy a code reader or pay someone.

Mulder · 07-16-2005, 09:00 AM

On OBDII cars you must have a scanner to read codes.
Autozone does it for free except in CA, but they may allow you to leave a deposit and use the scanner yourself. Check in your local forum, the people there should know.

07-15-2005, 03:24 PM	#1
dgoodrich Scooby Newbie Member#: 81603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Redlands, CA Vehicle: 1999 Outback Sport Red/gray	DIY way to pull CEL code? I am getting an intermittent CEL on my '99 OBS (2.2, 4eat). Is there a way to pull the code without a code reader? In my old Mazda, I could connect two wires together under the console, and the CEL would flash the code. I am in California, and I have heard that Autozone won't pull the codes for free here. Is that true? The car is running fine, and I really don't want to pay the stealer to pull the code. Thanks, Dave * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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GuyLR Scooby Specialist Member#: 21811 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wag/01 OBS WRB and SM	Call an Autozone nearby and find out. Otherwise you'll have to buy a code reader or pay someone.

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Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	On OBDII cars you must have a scanner to read codes. Autozone does it for free except in CA, but they may allow you to leave a deposit and use the scanner yourself. Check in your local forum, the people there should know.