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03-29-2006, 02:06 PM
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Need my 4-Runners codes read
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since my car is wrecked i've been using my dad's 4-Runner. The check engine light came on and I know the car has been serviced recently. Is the dealership the best place to take it to have the codes checked?
I know some places charge a crazy amount just to turn off the check light, which i've already done once by disconnecting the battery.
I think it's been mentioned in another thread that some places might scan it for free. Any help would be appreciated.
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99 V6:in avatar, Mac Cai, true duals/flowmaster 40's ,UDP, custom tuned, bullitt suspension 18" wheels...taken by mother nature 
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03-29-2006, 02:24 PM
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Re: Need my codes read
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Consumer of Beers
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If it's OBD-II, places like Advance Auto and Auto Zone will scan it for free.
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03-29-2006, 02:59 PM
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Re: Need my 4-Runners codes read
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WTF^^...
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"Get in the Zone - Auto Zone."
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03-29-2006, 03:57 PM
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Re: Need my 4-Runners codes read
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well autozone didn't have any of the scanners to rent out and it sounds like they don't do it for the customers, you just have to rent the tool. I went to two other places and they charge $90.00 just to retrieve the code and $140.00 to tell me what the code means. I can buy the damn obd2 scanner for $130.00 at Kragen.
Not sure what i'm gonna do.
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99 Cobra: flowmasters, 18x9.5 cobra R's, soon to be tuned and geared. daily driver
99 V6:in avatar, Mac Cai, true duals/flowmaster 40's ,UDP, custom tuned, bullitt suspension 18" wheels...taken by mother nature
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03-29-2006, 04:05 PM
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Re: Need my 4-Runners codes read
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oh yea I also wanted to know what that website is where I can look up the code and see what it means in case I just pay them to retrieve it for me. I know someone posted it once before and didn't know if it worked for just Ford vehicles.
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99 Cobra: flowmasters, 18x9.5 cobra R's, soon to be tuned and geared. daily driver
99 V6:in avatar, Mac Cai, true duals/flowmaster 40's ,UDP, custom tuned, bullitt suspension 18" wheels...taken by mother nature
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03-29-2006, 04:24 PM
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Re: Need my 4-Runners codes read
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WTF^^...
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my autozone does it free and tells me what they are
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MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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03-29-2006, 04:48 PM
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Re: Need my 4-Runners codes read
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I have a code scanner that tell me what they mean. |
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03-29-2006, 04:49 PM
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Re: Need my 4-Runners codes read
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Eyes So Tight I Pass For An Asian
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Autozones here do it for free. Cali blows |
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03-29-2006, 05:36 PM
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Re: Need my 4-Runners codes read
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WTF^^...
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Havnt yall fallen off and floated away by now... well CA needs to.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
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03-29-2006, 06:25 PM
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Re: Need my 4-Runners codes read
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Autozone is also free here in New England |
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03-29-2006, 07:37 PM
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Re: Need my 4-Runners codes read
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No more obstacles
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well it wasn't free for me. I almost got a code scanner but then realized I don't 100% know what I'm doing. Sure i could get a PO172 but then I don't know why the O2 sensor is fugged up. I didn't want to throw parts at it... Like I always say, there's a way that works and there's the correct way.
Anyways got it checked out and it's exactly what I thought it would be. Need an "air/fuel ratio sensor", clean the MAF, and new spark plugs. They wanted $170.00 just for labor on installing the sensor.
so needless to say i'll be doing some tune up stuff tomorrow instead of spending $625.00 which was the grand total the shop wanted to charge....rat bastards...
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99 Cobra: flowmasters, 18x9.5 cobra R's, soon to be tuned and geared. daily driver
99 V6:in avatar, Mac Cai, true duals/flowmaster 40's ,UDP, custom tuned, bullitt suspension 18" wheels...taken by mother nature
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