Retrieving codes without tool
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Asked by Wayne1960 Jan 15, 2016 at 08:49 PM about the 1997 Ford Expedition 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Is it possible to pull codes without buying a tool for
check engine light on 1997 ford expedition xlt v8
suv

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Malcolm answered 6 years ago

I know that's an old answer but it's wrong. You can hold down the trip reset button while the engine is off, turn the key to the start position (do not crank), and when the odometer says 'test', let go. Then press and let go to go through the various tests and then it will say the codes if they exist. They start with 'P'. Tested on my 1999 Ford expedition.

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GuruS9BMC answered 5 years ago

I had a couple of 90s GM cars, a LeSabre and a Bonneville, on which you could read the codes by jumpering the OBD connector and turning on the ignition. The CEL would flash out the code(s). You'll have to google the specifics, but it works.

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