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Re: [Shotimes] Poor mileage

To: "`V6 SHOtimes" <SHOtimes@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Poor mileage
From: "Paul Nimz" <pnimz@v8sho.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 21:01:31 -0500
Around here in Illinois, AZ will only read cars with the OBDII.  And it there
is no SES light on the GEN 3 there is nothing to read.

Paul


On 7/6/2006 10:41:28 AM, clubairth@bellsouth.net wrote:
> Steven:
> This is NOT correct. Codes stored in the PCM will be read, regardless if
> the
> check engine light is on or not.  Be sure and get the actual code number.
>
> Also have the AutoZone guy erase ALL existing codes after he reads what
> you
> have. I NEVER change or troubleshoot until the code is repeated at
> least
> twice! Drive until the check engine light comes on again and then get
> the
> codes reread.
> Then post back to the list.
>
> I would recommend that you DO NOT take the car to a dealer. They were
> clueless when the SHO was new and
> it's only worse now that the SHO has been
> gone so many years!!!!
> .
> .
>
>
>
> >I called them and they said they can only scan for codes if the check
> >engine light stays on (which mine does not)
> >
> >
> > On Jul 5, 2006, at 6:06 PM, Ian Fisher wrote:
> >
> >> If you have an AutoZone near you, go there first.
> >> They'll
> scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes for free.
> >> The dealer will charge you 1 hour of labor at
> >> $75ish/hour just to scan the codes. You can buy a code
> >> scanner for a lot less and do it yourself at home.
> >>
> >> Ian
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