code testing

[aleksander j]

i was at the auto earlyer today and changed some sparkplugs.
i asked if he could run a code test, but he didn`t know where or how he could do that..

now i`m thinking, how DO i do it.. could anyome tell a DUMMIE how to run a code check, whith pictures.. probably not.. but help me please, so much is happening these days.. getting nerves..

 

[unterhausen]

aleksander j:
i was at the auto earlyer today and changed some sparkplugs.
i asked if he could run a code test, but he didn`t know where or how he could do that..

now i`m thinking, how DO i do it.. could anyome tell a DUMMIE how to run a code check, whith pictures.. probably not.. but help me please, so much is happening these days.. getting nerves..

http://dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html I just learned out how to do it last night, not too hard, you just need a wire. There is also a howto at shotime. The instructions were confusing to me at first, since it looks like you need a voltmeter or something to read the codes. You don't, you just hook the two leads together with a wire and go watch the check engine light.
good luck, and stop worrying so much, you'll muddle through.

 

[aleksander j]

that part is ok, but where is it located the test crapper.. on top of the engine, under the wheels or only you know

 

[BlackOnBlackATX]

if youre looking for the hook up, it should be on the left side of the engine (battery side) towards the back of the bay by the strut housing. thats what your looking for right? or were you talking about something different? I think it may be behing that plastic cover which also covers the A/C lines, mines ripped off so i dunno.

 

[projectSHO89]

The Self Test connector is located on the wiring harness, near the firewall, right above the cam position sensor.

Sometimes the connector falls down behind the engine, and in worst cases, gets against the exhaust manifold, and melts.

Steve

 

[unterhausen]

projectSHO89:
The Self Test connector is located on the wiring harness, near the firewall, right above the cam position sensor.

Steve

Mine was up against the firewall on the passenger side, kinda hidden under another harness.

On a related subject, I ran the cylinder balance test, and I swear the code it gave me was 9 when it was done. If that is a legit code, does it mean, A-OK or "none of the cyliders are working, you are driving around on the starter motor"

 

[sdpatt]

9 is all cylinders equal. The best result.

 

[luigisho]

The test connector should also say EEC IV on it if that helps.