Checking the Engine Light Code
#1
Checking the Engine Light Code
Hi,
Does anyone know if it's possible to find out the code when the engine light is on for a 04 reg Mazda 6?
I know in some other makes of car, its possible to plub in an LED into a particular place and check the flashes, or to plug in a laptop with certain software.
Is there anything similar for the mazda 6? (saves spending loads'a money on a dealer doing it.)
Thx in advance.
Does anyone know if it's possible to find out the code when the engine light is on for a 04 reg Mazda 6?
I know in some other makes of car, its possible to plub in an LED into a particular place and check the flashes, or to plug in a laptop with certain software.
Is there anything similar for the mazda 6? (saves spending loads'a money on a dealer doing it.)
Thx in advance.
#3
OBDII Port
Thanks for that sstlaure.
I presume that it's quite easy to locate the OBDII port on the car. I've had a look through the users manual, but there's no mention of it. Haven't got under the hood to have a scan yet though.
If it's not obvious could you poss let me know where about it is (still a newbie here, but willing to learn all I can).
I presume that it's quite easy to locate the OBDII port on the car. I've had a look through the users manual, but there's no mention of it. Haven't got under the hood to have a scan yet though.
If it's not obvious could you poss let me know where about it is (still a newbie here, but willing to learn all I can).
#6
OBD II Comms
You don't really need to worry about the protocol, the scanner will automatically detect the correct protocol. PC interfaces are more expensive than a simple hand held scanner. Some OBD interfaces are now, or soon will be, using the DeviceNet CAN protocol. Here's all you might want to know about OBD communications at Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Board_Diagnostics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Board_Diagnostics
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