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I want to buy a reasonably priced code reader for my '98 Eldorado. I won't be using it much (hopefuly) so don't need a top of the line unit just something easy to use. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Yes your caddy That's the best Code reader there is do a search and it will tell you how to pull codes.
I didn't think you could get the code read outs on OBD11 cars. Anyway I have forgotten how to pull them up, any help? Thanks again.
Here are the Instructions:
HOW TO "ENTER" DIAGNOSTIC MODE
To enter diagnostic mode, proceed as follows:

Turn ignition "ON." Engine can be either OFF or RUNNING.
For cars equipped with the Digital Instrument Panel Display (Digital IPC):

Simultaneously press the "OFF and "WARMER" (red) buttons on climate control center (CCC) until all display segments (IPC and CCP) are illuminated
For cars equipped with the Analog Instrument Panel Display (Analog IPC):

Simultaneously press on the Climate Control Panel (CCP) the "OFF" and "PASS WARMER" (up arrow) buttons.
After the segment display test, the driver message center displays all set DTC, current and history, in the following order:

PCM DTC
IPC DTC
ACM DTC
SDM DTC
TCS DTC
PZM DTC
IRC DTC
RFA DTC
CCP DTC
MSM DTC
MMM DTC
PHN DTC
The RSS, CCP, MSM, MMM and PHN DTC appear only on vehicles equipped with these options. Press the FAN DOWN button in order to bypass the DTC display.

On the OBD II cars, the prefixes you'll see are: "IP" for the IPC instrument panel; "AC" for air conditioning module; "TC" for traction control; "RS" for the road suspension system; "SD" for the air bags; "PZ" for the body control module; "CC" for the cell phone; "RF" for the integrated radio system.


HOW TO "EXIT" DIAGNOSTIC MODE
To exit the diagnostic mode anytime during the test, depress the "ECON" or "DEFOG" button, or turn the ignition switch "OFF."

Additional information on Trouble Codes and Diagnostic Procedures specific to the 1990 OBD-II Cadillacs.

when you have pen and paper ready to write them down then go here:http://myweb.accessus.net/~090/dtcobd2n.html#gmd
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No Press and HOLD the UP INFO arrow and reset everything will light up then it will say all codes on IPC press ON Then write down each codes your see (Hopefully NONE) then Go to the site I've listed and find your codes.
Lac Crusing, thanks for the info. Way to many to print out so will get the pen out as you suggested.
No Press and HOLD the UP INFO arrow and reset everything will light up then it will say all codes on IPC press ON Then write down each codes your see (Hopefully NONE) then Go to the site I've listed and find your codes.
Its INFO (up) and ON/OFF together for 98-04 Seville.
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