With many parts stores merging with AZ all across the
US, some places are using equipment that they had from
the past. As a result, there isn't uniform consistency
between every single store. I believe that my local AZ
can scan both OBD1 and OBDII codes but I never found
out for sure. I have my own OBDI Ford scanner that
I've never once used..
Ian
--- clubairth@bellsouth.net wrote:
> Must be a local AutoZone policy? Here at my local AZ
> they will read the old
> EEC-IV using just the shorting bar method. They use
> the Actron scanner for
> the latter OBD-II systems. They will also check for
> codes without the check
> engine light being on. I don't know why they would
> not? It's a great way to
> sell parts!! Especially O2 sensors that you don't
> need!!
> .
> .
>
>
>
> >I was going to mention that as well. I didn't
> think they could read the
> > EEC4 codes
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> > Around here in Illinois, AZ will only read cars
> with the OBDII. And it
> > there is no SES light on the GEN 3 there is
> nothing to read.
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
> > On 7/6/2006 10:41:28 AM, clubairth@bellsouth.net
> wrote:
> >> Steven:
> >> This is NOT correct. Codes stored in the PCM will
> be read, regardless
> >> if the check engine light is on or not. Be sure
> and get the actual
> >> code number.
> >>
> >> Also have the AutoZone guy erase ALL existing
> codes after he reads
> >> what you have. I NEVER change or troubleshoot
> until the code is
> >> repeated at least
> >> twice! Drive until the check engine light comes
> on again and then get
> >> the
> >> codes reread.
> >> Then post back to the list.
> >>
> >> I would recommend that you DO NOT take the car to
> a dealer. They were
> >> clueless when the SHO was new and it's only worse
> now that the SHO has
> >
> >> been gone so many years!!!!
> >> .
> >> .
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> >I called them and they said they can only scan
> for codes if the check
> >
> >> >engine light stays on (which mine does not)
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > On Jul 5, 2006, at 6:06 PM, Ian Fisher wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> If you have an AutoZone near you, go there
> first.
> >> >> They'll
> >> scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes for free.
> >> >> The dealer will charge you 1 hour of labor at
> >> >> $75ish/hour just to scan the codes. You can
> buy a code scanner for
> >> >> a lot less and do it yourself at home.
> >> >>
> >> >> Ian
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