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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Anyone have the diagnostic codes for the C6?
How do you access them on the dash?
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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You can't!
You've to buy a code reader.
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Go to autozone. They will scan your car and print out the codes and descriptions for free.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LS2-Zomb!e
You can't!
You've to buy a code reader.
Can you give some specifics on what to buy and where? Thanx.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by yello9
Can you give some specifics on what to buy and where? Thanx.
There are lots of readers out there. For the C6 you need a reader which is ODB-II and CAN enabled. I have an Innova model 3100. It can read codes and erase them.They can be bought online for less than $100. Most auto parts stores sell code readers as well. Do a quick search to learn more and find them.
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The code reader you buy should come with a list of the codes. However, if you want to do a diagnosis or trouble shoot the codes I would purchase a Helms factory service manual for the specific year of your C6.
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You can pull up codes here. http://www.obd-codes.com/search/
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Originally Posted by Irish Whiskey
Anyone have the diagnostic codes for the C6?
How do you access them on the dash?
Thanks!!
Year?
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I'm guessing 06+


Oh, and here's another place to hit DTC codes. http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread...23#post2860923


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I purchased an ACTRON CP-9180 for 140 bucks on the internet. It works great. Its able to read and display O2 sensor data. Theres a newer model out for a little more. This one works fantastic for our C5 & C6s!!

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