where can i find one for a 1988 2.8?

 

Save yourself money and use a u bent paper clip between terminal A & B or the two top right terminals if your in the driver seat. Then the SES light should flash with th ignition on (not started)

 

Error code readers are generally nothing more than a $20 paperclip anyways, unless you're asking about a scan tool or PC link cable plus scanner software.

 

Thanks i'll use the paperclip to cancel out the ses code, but what about reading the code to see what the problem is?

 

The paperclip won't clear codes, only disconnecting the battery will.

The paperclip allows you to read the codes. ECM Codes

While it is really no better than a paperclip, Autozone gave me one of their "fancy" keys. Just a key shaped piece of aluminum with 2 prongs to stick in. While Autozone should have one, I've found that most of today's employees have no clue how to do an OBD I car! I've had a couple of different stores hand me the "key"..."Do you know how? I don't. You can use this if you do, that's all I know."

 

so i would just count the number of flashes from the ses light, thats a lot of flashes.

 

Yes count flashes, but it isn't "counting a lot"

Long flashes are 10s, short flashes are 1s.

Like.....Code 23 = 2 long flashes, pause, 3 short flashes.

 

ok so 40 would be 4 long dashes

 

I don't think there is a Code 40, but you've got the right idea.