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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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I know to get to the codes you hold "option" and hit "fuel" four times and then it goes through past and present codes, however the problem I am having is that it will automatically go into "manual configuration" and then it says "PCM-2 codes" but I can't find a way to tell me what the two codes are. I was just wondering if I was doing something wrong.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Once the IPC displays "manual diagnostics" you may select a particular module by pressing the options button to go forward or the trip button to go back.
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But is there anyway for it to tell me what the code means?
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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You have to tell us what the codes are first.
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Originally Posted by EHSZ06
But is there anyway for it to tell me what the code means?
Nope. It doesn't have a full dictionary of all the descriptions. That's the whole point. It gives you the code. You go look up the description. Google OBD-II Code and you can download all the codes/descriptions.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Hang on,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes there is!!!! Once your in MANUAL DIAGNOSTICS MODE, use the top two buttons (TRIP , GAGES )to display the separate DTC. TRIP will make the codes scroll up and GAGES will make them scroll down. If you have 5 DTC press TRIP or GAGES to read each DTC specifically.

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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Hang on,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes there is!!!! Once your in MANUAL DIAGNOSTICS MODE, use the top two buttons (TRIP , GAGES )to display the separate DTC. TRIP will make the codes scroll up and GAGES will make them scroll down. If you have 5 DTC press TRIP or GAGES to read each DTC specifically.

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Thanks Bill!! I will try that and let you know
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by vms4evr
Nope. It doesn't have a full dictionary of all the descriptions. That's the whole point. It gives you the code. You go look up the description. Google OBD-II Code and you can download all the codes/descriptions.
The only way to find out what the codes mean is to buy a Service Manual. Those one line descriptions you find on the internet are just the title from the Service Manual. Usually the technical description of what is going on and the associated diagnostic info takes 1 to 2 pages thus the one line stuff on the internet is incrementally better than useless.

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Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
The only way to find out what the codes mean is to buy a Service Manual. Those one line descriptions you find on the internet are just the title from the Service Manual. Usually the technical description of what is going on and the associated diagnostic info takes 1 to 2 pages thus the one line stuff on the internet is incrementally better than useless.

Bill
Of course, much of the diagnostic info is worthless without the right scanner, software and tools.

Knowing the codes and descriptions is useful since they can be searched and compared to the experiences and problems of other people who have had cars that threw the same codes.

Post 'em.
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This site was recommended in the past by someone...
http://www.corvettedoctor.com/Code_Main.html
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Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
The only way to find out what the codes mean is to buy a Service Manual.
I beg to differ: http://www.gearchatter.com/index10.php
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There you go. Didn't know about that website. Thanks!

Btw, I have the service manuals on DVD. Very handy. Although I would like a printed copy also. Don't much care for leaving my laptop sitting on the work bench with the manuals open. It works but I'd rather have hardcopy sitting on the bench.
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