So I have an CEL going off and on. I went to Autozone and apparently they are unable to read codes in cars 96 and older. So do any other parts stores read codes???

 

90 legacy

OBD1 you don't need a code reader. You connect two plugs under the dash and turn the key On. The CEL will flash the codes.

 

Youtube How To:

get a pen/paper and remember to "be the flash"

 

ROFL just pay attention to the cycle.

thanks, learn something new everyday!

so I just get a continuous slow flash

okay see if this makes sense. I have an intermittent CEL, So I checked the codes when the CEL Was NOT illuminated. Are there two plugs on the right side of the steering column that are used for the codes stored in memory? and if so, do I need both the green plug and the memory plug connected? does that make sense?

 

I see a yellow and black (four pin) connector but I don't see where to plug the black on in to retrieve the historic codes...90 legacy 2.2

Edited June 17, 201213 yr by cohophysh

it varies between models but the pre 96 cars or OBD1 cars have a green test connector and a black read connector. when both are connected at the same time I believe it clears the codes. GET A FSM it will have your test procedure and tell you what each connector does. also

 

http://www.troublecodes.net/Subaru/

 

is a great resource for this!