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[Fiske]

I am just wondering if anyone in here has an ODB I code reader that would be willing to let me come and use it for my 95, who is also in the new england area? I just dont feel like paying big money when there are plenty of people in here willing to help each other?

 

[projectSHO89]

A GEM paper clip costs less than a penny.

There is no need to spend money on any OBD-I code reader.

Steve

 

[rangerj]

An ACCO paper clip works just as well and is cheaper than the GEM! Do a search on this forum, or the SHO Times forum, regarding "reading the codes".

It is a simple matter of using the paper clip, or any wire, as a jumper to access the codes. The codes, if any, will be flashed by the "Check Engine" light on the dash. Count the number of flashes. Early generation SHOs have two digit codes, and later generation SHOs (1993 I think) have three digit codes. The connectors are on the firewall on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Auto Zone will "pull" your codes for free.

Once you have any trouble codes post them here and we will help you interpret them. A common misconception is that a trouble code regarding a particular sensor means that that sensor is bad. This is not necessarily the case. rangerj

 

[Rockledge]

Hi Fiske,

You want to listen to projectSHO89 and rangerj on this, they are trying to encourage you to pull your own trouble codes, which is an invaluable tool when it comes to maintaining your SHO and troubleshooting issues when they arise. Pulling codes is very easy, but it may seem a little confusing at first, and so sometimes it takes a few times through the process to get used to it.

There are several webpages and posts here at SHOForum that are great sources for information on how to pull the codes. For example, you can go to this webpage

http://fordfuelinjection.com/selftest.html

and scroll down to the "How to Prepare for the Self-Test" section, start reading from that point on, and you will find very clear and concise directions on how to do it. You will find the EEC TEST connectors on your SHO up near the firewall, passenger side of the engine compartment.

P.S. Keep in mind your '95 stores 3-digit codes (earlier systems stored 2-digit codes).

Good luck.

 

[Ferendon]

Actually 3 digit codes started in 92, and the tutorial is wrong. The arrow points to the wrong pins.
SHOPP has a good write up on how to read your own codes, as well as a codes list to interpret the codes. Or just search for the name projectSHO89 and the code and you'll probably find it. Or you could just search for the code itself with some decent results.

 

[Rockledge]

Actually 3 digit codes started in 92, and the tutorial is wrong. The arrow points to the wrong pins.
SHOPP has a good write up on how to read your own codes, as well as a codes list to interpret the codes. Or just search for the name projectSHO89 and the code and you'll probably find it. Or you could just search for the code itself with some decent results.

Actually, Fiske's SHO is a '95, and it stores 3 digit codes, as I noted.

And the tutorial that I posted is 100% accurate and correct, as is the diagram of the EEC Test Connector and the markings. If you look a little closer at the Connector, you will see that is indeed marked properly. Here it is compared to a diagram taken from shojuan's fuel pump replacment tech tip, as well as the diagram of the same Connector used by the infamous dalidesign site:

I haven't looked really close at the SHOPP diagram of the EEC Test Connector, but if it's marked differently than those above like you say, then it's wrong.

 

[Fiske]

Thank YOU

Even if some of the information is wrong, some trial and error will work just as well. This has been very very helpful because now I dont have to waste money on bringing it to a dealer or buying a code reader. Thanks a lot. I'll let you know how it goes tomorow.

 

[Ferendon]

Your self test diagrams use equipment other than a piece of wire. The wire method connects the SIG-RTN pin to the self test in. I've done it MANY times, and it works. No other equipment neccesary. Code readers are a waste of money with SHOs. That's money that could be well spent on FIXING the problems that cause the codes, instead of finding them.

Also if you read my previous post, I said the 3-digit codes STARTED on the 92. That means they're the same on a 95.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Your self test diagrams use equipment other than a piece of wire. The wire method connects the SIG-RTN pin to the self test in. I've done it MANY times, and it works. No other equipment neccesary. Code readers are a waste of money with SHOs. That's money that could be well spent on FIXING the problems that cause the codes, instead of finding them.

Also if you read my previous post, I said the 3-digit codes STARTED on the 92. That means they're the same on a 95.

You're being combative for no reason. You were mistaken in your post about the pinout being wrong. Showing the OPTIONAL STO lead for those who might want to count blips that way (or have a burned out CEL bulb) does not make it wrong. It's how the factory designed it. Just get over it and move on instead of getting so upset.

 

[Fiske]

The Results:

Well, if I followed everything correctly, I got codes 551, 551, 157, 158, 216, 157, 158, 216... so it looks like theres some problem in some specific areas... I looked on the CodeList on SHOPP and found that they are:
551 Problem in Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) solenoid/circuit - Solenoids
157 (R,M) Mass Air Flow signal is/was low or grounded - MAF
158 (O,R,M) MAF sensor is/was high or short to power - MAF
216 (M) Primary circuit failure - ignition coil 2 - Ignition Systems

Now I have an aftermarket MAF... the new air filter I bought put the ****** at 4 inches but I had the same problems before the new K&N. Can someone explain what these codes mean???