O.K i use to be able to go to autozone and use their scaner to pull codes for free, but now they dont do that. Anyone know were i can go? thanks

 

IBTL

 

try another auto parts store in your area. Advanced auto. Napa.

IBTL

 

Is that a corporate thing or just limited to that store?

 

Spend $80 on a code reader. That and the FSM are the two best investments you can make.

 

...should be a must for doityourselfers

 

I have been to autozone and kragan, and you cant use the obd 2 scaners anymore. But they have got alot cheaper. I saw 1 for 49.99 at kragan. Maybe Santa will bring me 1

 

Those must be specific to your areas. I know the ones in Northern Virginia still allow me to run in from time to time to borrow their OBD II Scanners, as long as I leave them my driver's license as a collateral.

There is only one store near me, that when it's dark out (prolly cuz it's also pretty late), they don't let me borrow it. They say they have to send a person out with me, but they are unable to do so, due to the fact that they only had 2 people working (and needed to have 3. Lady told me it was because they had about 6 scanners stolen in the past few months).

So I just got in my car and drove the Auto Zone right up the street and gave them my license =)

 

theres a procedure on pulling your codes from the ecu, it is very easy with the 5.5 gens, a little bit more involved with the 5th gens. What year max you have? Search is your best friend.

 

by the way, here are the instructions for the 5.5gen....http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...tting-ecu.html In step # 3 you can "read" the code. (count it more like it)

 

Oh yes, indeed. This is true as well. I have pulled codes, as well as been able to CLEAR codes using this method.

You have to go through a certain amount of sequences of pressing the pedal and then pausing and pressing the pedal again. It is just a little confusing though when you're pulling the codes (if done for the first time. You really have to pay attention to how many times the "Service Engine Soon" light blinks)

 

buy a scanner for sure, best thing ive bought. i have used it on many occasions.