Code reading

[chvyhs]

I picked up a S-10 Blazer for my younger brother and it stalls out at half throttle and the "Check Engine" light is on. I've heard that you can get a code by turning the ignition on a off a couple of times and the Engine light will blink, giving you a code. Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks

 

[xtrmjoe]

You need to hook up a reader to the ECM to get the codes.

 

[dyeager535]

Is it OBD1 or 2? If OBD1, all you need is a paperclip.

 

[kick]

S-10 stalls

What year is the S-10 ?

 

[goldwing2000]

The on-off-on-off code thing only works for Chryslers.

 

[spearchucker]

Not true.

 

[MOABDADC22]

The on-off-on-off code thing only works for Chryslers.

Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge....True.

 

[jbs68]

does too...

i have used a paper clip for my '87 blazer (obd-1)...true

 

[Fierospeeder]

95% of GM OBDI will be able to use the paperclip trick.


chrysler products can do the key thing and some OBDII (first year and rare).

 

[Thunder]

If its pre 96 ( OBD1 ) all you need is a paper clip and locate the ALDL connector under the dash by the steering collum. Here's how:Gm trouble codes

If it is 96+ you need a OBD2 code scanner.

Turning the ign on and off is a Chrysler/Dodge thing used to bring up obd 1 codes.