Im known to be a bit ditsy and honestly, dont know much about cars really. So any help would be appreciated.i have a daily driver 3.0L V6

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Your information is not singled out because you waited to long to retrieve the ECU info.

Start over... Note the ones you have now.

Then use your scanner rest and then drive until the check engine light is activated again then go and retrieve the current ECU information.

Please don't post the screen shoot of you finds from your device it is not helpful. All diagnostic devices use different ways to show what is in the ECU.

And that your response completely fills my cell phone screen making it time consuming to read... LOL

 

Im so sorry but could you dumb it down a bit for me. Your saying to remove codes and wait the light to turn back on, then grab info?

 

Ok . I don't have time now but if you are good at finding forum info, I have posted the proper way to check the ECU at lease 4 dozen or more times over the years. I will check back later if you can't find any .

 

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Originally Posted by Callisto

Your information is not singled out because you waited to long to retrieve the ECU info.
Start over... Note the ones you have now.
Then use your scanner rest and then drive until the check engine light is activated again then go and retrieve the current ECU information.
Please don't post the screen shoot of you finds from your device it is not helpful.All diagnostic devices use different ways to show what is in the ECU.
And that your response completely fills my cell phone screen making it time consuming to read... LOL

YES


Because you waited to long with the problem you likely have several DTC that are not related but influenced by the original? So for a DIY you need to try to find the baseline DTC.

Start first thing in the morning BEFORE you start the engine. At this point just use your scanner connected to the diagnostic connector and clear all the DTC(codes you find.
Now start the engine and drive normally. As soon as the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT is activated pull to the side of the road safely ASAP. Now scan the ECU and retrieve the current DTC only.
Now continue your drive. But do not exceed more then 25 miles or 15 minutes before rechecking for any added DTC in the ECU.
Now you can post what you find.

 

Hi jadenazmine4, I wasn't sure if those instructions were clear enough for you because you didn't respond. Before you drive your car in the morning turn your car on and plug in your scanner. It should show your trouble codes. There is an erase button on your scanner. Erase all the trouble codes. This will also turn off the check engine light on your dash. Drive your car normal until the check engine light pops up again on your dash. As soon as you can, plug the scanner back in to your car and see what the trouble codes are showing now. I hope this helps.