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Anonymous Posted on Jun 10, 2011

I Purchased an OBD2 meter. I connect meter to

I Purchased an OBD2 meter. I connect meter to vechicle turn on key to second position push the link button All i get is Err

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You have a generic code reader
everyone needs one

You can not how ever get MFG Codes
only those starting with PO

You should have instructions with it
You usually only have 2 buttons

One button cycles thru data & the
other clears or resets the MIL Lamps

Turn key on & write down any codes,
as you push the left button ,I believe
to cycle thru them

Then start engine & see if they are still there
& the same

Then use the other button to clear them
& road test,to see what comes back

The manual won't help much

Give me the codes or look on the
internet. Just put OBD2 & the code #
in search engine.

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  • Anonymous Jun 14, 2011

    I called factory. They said this unit will not work with this car.
    They are sending ne an updated (of course for a price) thanks for rresponding

  • Anonymous Jun 14, 2011

    factory says this code reader will not work with my car

  • Anonymous Jun 14, 2011

    A generic code reader that won't work with
    domestic vehicles. What brand is it,if your
    trying to get into a euro car is would expect that

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