How can I read codes without a Tech II?
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Melting Slicks
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How can I read codes without a Tech II?
Is there any way to get code information out of a C6 without spending thousands of dollars on a tech II tool? 
I have a custom tune (Ls2 Edit) but don't want an Ls2 Edit programmer. I may go HP Tuner down the road. Any suggestions? I'm getting a "service charging system" on the DIC.
I have a custom tune (Ls2 Edit) but don't want an Ls2 Edit programmer. I may go HP Tuner down the road. Any suggestions? I'm getting a "service charging system" on the DIC.
Racer
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From: Cooper City FL
Is there any way to get code information out of a C6 without spending thousands of dollars on a tech II tool?
I have a custom tune (Ls2 Edit) but don't want an Ls2 Edit programmer. I may go HP Tuner down the road. Any suggestions? I'm getting a "service charging system" on the DIC.
I have a custom tune (Ls2 Edit) but don't want an Ls2 Edit programmer. I may go HP Tuner down the road. Any suggestions? I'm getting a "service charging system" on the DIC.
Thanks
Mike
Drifting
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From: NJ
Go to Advance Auto part or Autozone. Free. Oh, by the way what mods do you have on the car? I get the same message and it was never there before. I had an under drive pulley and it was fine before but now I have to pop the throttle to make that message go away. I think it is because the battery is weak. Also, don't bother pulling codes, it will just tell you the same thing that the DIC is telling you in this case. I pulled mine with HP and all it said was the same thing in differnet words.
Last edited by AintQik; May 31, 2007 at 01:53 PM.
Team Owner
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From: San Clemente CA
You can buy CAN enabled code readers for $75 and more at Wal Mart and auto parts stores. Their are many good ones available. Check out the features on line and buy the one that's suits your needs. I have a Innova 3110 that I like. I paid around $160 for it.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Phoenix AZ
Go to Advance Auto part or Autozone. Free. Oh, by the way what mods do you have on the car? I get the same message and it was never there before. I had an under drive pulley and it was fine before but now I have to pop the throttle to make that message go away. I think it is because the battery is weak. Also, don't bother pulling codes, it will just tell you the same thing that the DIC is telling you in this case. I pulled mine with HP and all it said was the same thing in differnet words.
I do have an underdrive pulley. Don't waste your money on a new battery, I put a new Optima in mine last night. Same code coming on today. Funny thing is not only do I get it on startup but I still get it intermittently when the car has been running for a while and the volts are over 13. The manual says to hit the reset button when you get a display on the DIC. Doesn't seem to do squat, though.
Le Mans Master
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From: Montreal Qc
...try to get the latest in the 3100 series...it is 3100A. BTW, I'm sure you don't want to cough up for a Tech II...they sell for about $2K.
Racer
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From: McHenry IL
Go to Advance Auto part or Autozone. Free. Oh, by the way what mods do you have on the car? I get the same message and it was never there before. I had an under drive pulley and it was fine before but now I have to pop the throttle to make that message go away. I think it is because the battery is weak. Also, don't bother pulling codes, it will just tell you the same thing that the DIC is telling you in this case. I pulled mine with HP and all it said was the same thing in differnet words.
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