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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Drove my 01 down the road to-day and after about 15 min. the check engine light comes on. Did a search on the forum but only found the ones with C6s had problems. A number of them had suggestions anything from disconnecting the negative side of the battery for 15 min.or buying a code reader about $ 60.00. Welcome any suggestions
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Follow the instructions on how to read codes, and then write down what yours are. After you write them down, do it again and delete them if it is an "H" code (history) as it is no longer a problem.

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Follow the instructions on how to read codes, and then write down what yours are. After you write them down, do it again and delete them if it is an "H" code (history) as it is no longer a problem.

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I have not bought a code reader is there a simpler way?
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Originally Posted by ontcanuck
I have not bought a code reader is there a simpler way?
Here you go

http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm
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Not my thread but thanks I needed this info.
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You dont need a code reader, press and release the FUEL button 4x while holding the OPTIONS button. It will scroll automatically but you can scroll through it manually.
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thanks guys problem solved
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