Code Scanner - What am I doing wrong?

LarryA · Post by **LarryA** » Sun May 28, 2006 4:32 pm

Ok, never used a code scanner before (when I worked as a mechanic we didn't have to deal with all this electronic crap).
Anyway: I have an Actron scanner.
1. Started and warmed up the engine.
2. Pluged in the scanner and set ti Hold position.
3. Switched to test position.
4. on the KOEO test I got code 11 (passed) and nothing else.

Next:
Started engine and switched to test mode.
All I got was two seiries of 7 + 7 flashes.
According to the book this means :Opperator Error During Dynamic Respose Portion Off Test". Is this because I hadn't read that part of the book yet and should have done went wide open throttle momentartirly to continue the test?

Liked it much better when there was an Engine, Distribtor System, carberator, and NO Stink'in computers!

FatMan · Post by **FatMan** » Sun May 28, 2006 5:02 pm

my suggestion would be to read through the whole section on operation. it can get alittle confusing but it'll help you out. are you getting a check engine light? what is your rig doing?

LarryA · Post by **LarryA** » Sun May 28, 2006 6:33 pm

Not Check Engine light or anything in particular. Was having a problem with it stalling when starting cold but I think I fixed that. Just recently purchased the truck and have been fixing all kinds of stuff. Thought it would be good idea to check to see if there were any problem codes to take care of while I'm at it.

FatMan · Post by **FatMan** » Mon May 29, 2006 12:39 am

you probably wont pull any codes except 11 if its running right. if it acts up again then run codes even if the light doesn't come on...

ranger5.0 · Post by **ranger5.0** » Mon May 29, 2006 8:39 pm

If it isn't showing codes then typically nothing is wrong with the system. Mechanical failures are not listed in the computer. It only reads what has gone out of the preset parameters of the computer programming.

FatMan · Post by **FatMan** » Tue May 30, 2006 12:01 am

true but i've heard of the computer calling codes when the check engine light not on. maybe a blown bulb or wire but its always good to throw the code checker on there.

deathmetalandrez · Post by **deathmetalandrez** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:29 am

dude you have to plug the scanner in BEFORE you turn the bronco on. the actron will beep twice, then hesitate and then start the series of codes.