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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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Check engine light?

I might be in the wrong forum but a friend told me about the paperclip method to check the codes. I just need another review on how its done...any help would be great!

-Alex
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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Bend the paperclip to into a "U" and stick it in the "A" and "B" terminals of the ALDL and turn the key to the on position and look at the CEL.


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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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Thank you! I appreciate the help!

-Alex
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