The 1996 Saturn has the OBD II trouble code system. Can the codes be read by the onboard computer like the OBD i by shorting A and B that allows the computed to flash the numbers or must you have a scanner to read the codes? The Haynes Manual has lots of data on how to read the old system but nothing about the OBD II system. Ernie
OBD II
Mar 27, 2006
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No Joy, you need a code reader. Advance Auto and Auto Zone will scan them for free.
Thanks SnoMan. I'll bet disconnecting the battery does not erace the codes. I did some work on the car and disconnected the battery but the code is still there. PepBoys has a reader for $69.95 I guess that will erase the codes too. Ernie
After about 50 tuns or so without error they will clear themselves and most OBD2 code readers can clear codes too. Below is a link to a online OBD2 code definition database if you need one.
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I put in new spark plugs and wires,read the codes and still had the O2 sensor, Installed a new O2 sensor and eraced the error codes with my new actron reader, There are no codes now after short drive but need to put smoe miles on it to be sure. Thanks Ernie
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