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Old May 27, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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On my C5 you can make it show all of the codes in the info display. Then you are given the option of clearing some or all of them.

I mentioned this on another board, and was told that only the C5 can do that and that GM discontinued that feature with the C6.

Is that a fact?
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It's a fact that you must use an external code reader to see the codes on a C6. You cannot see them like you could on the C5.
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Originally Posted by JimTN
It's a fact that you must use an external code reader to see the codes on a C6. You cannot see them like you could on the C5.
I carry a code reader in my car. Never had to use it though
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I had the same question. Is there a reason for not being able to display any codes?
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So what would be the least expensive reader that could read and clear the codes in the C6?
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I have a Innova scan tool don't have the exact model # right now it's in the garage, but you can go to there site they have different models and price ranges depeding on how sophisticated you need.

http://www.innova.com/
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Originally Posted by Big Jay E
...I mentioned this on another board, and was told that only the C5 can do that and that GM discontinued that feature with the C6.

Is that a fact?
Not exactly. The C4 could also display codes by shorting pins in the scanner connector with a paper clip. But, yes, the C6 requires a scanner.
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