How to Retreive Codes

[MI-SHOFEAR]

I looked really quick for a thread, but how do you get flash out codes on a G3? Does anyoen have a chart or list of the numbers and what they mean?

Jeff

 

[Ian Macoomb]

You need a code reader. There's no other way.

Autozone will pull codes for free. Or you can buy one relatively cheaply. Harbor Freight has a cheap one. Another good one is an Equus or an Actron.

 

[avocadoman1]

her's an inexpensive and reliable code reader...

$30 OBD II Code Reader

 

[godspunk32]

Once you get the read, just google the P---- number, and you'll get the explanation for what it means, though you likely won't get any clue on how to fix it without some deeper searching.

JR

 

[Mr. SHO]

Once you get the read, just google the P---- number, and you'll get the explanation for what it means, though you likely won't get any clue on how to fix it without some deeper searching.

JR

I wouldn't do that. I wouldn't use the booklet that comes with that $30 reader either. I have that reader and it works great, but the interpretations for the codes are hazy, just like many of the results you'll find by Googling. While OBD-II was SUPPOSED to have only one interpretation for each code, it never quite unfolded that way. Different OEMs co-opted the same codes for slightly different things.

My suggestion:
Get the cheap code reader either at the link provided, or at Harbor Freight Tools (more expensive purchase price but you save money in the long run b/c of shipping). Once you pull the codes, check them against THIS list.

 

[avocadoman1]

i thought everyone on this site was aware of all the info available on the V8SHO.com site...

 

[Mr. SHO]

i thought everyone on this site was aware of all the info available on the V8SHO.com site...

:laugh_ti:

 

[shoteen95]

get the code, head to a Murray's or Autozone, grab a Chilton's for a gen 3, copy down the error codes, place Chiltons back on rack.

 

[Ian Macoomb]

Or you can visit this site:
http://www.obdii.com/codes_request.asp

 

[MI-SHOFEAR]

Thanks for all the help guys. I dont own the G3, its my uncles, im dont know that much about them.

Jeff