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Old August 9th 06, 02:29 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
dogsled
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Default 95 mazda protege reading check engine codes, help please.

I have an O2 sensor on order, will give that a shot first.
Will have to take it to a shop to hook up the scanner if I can't read
the codes out with the jumper method.



Daryl Bryant wrote:
> If not O2 sensor and no codes!! A solid check engine light could also
> indicate a faulty computer connection or perhaps is a computer issue!
> I'd recommend you hook up a scanner - Snap-On MT2500
>
> "dogsled" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> > Maybe. Mileage has not deteriated since it was new.
> > Still would like to be able to read the codes.
> >
> >
> > Daryl Bryant wrote:
> > > At 160K - Sounds like your O2 sensor is bad!
> > >
> > > --
> > > Bing Bang Boom Viola Done!
> > > "dogsled" > wrote in message
> > > ps.com...
> > > > I have a 95 Mazda Protege which does not have the OBDII connector, but
> > > > the older OBDI connector. I'm told these were the transition year, so
> > > > I'm hoping that may be the source of my problem. The check engine
> > > > light came on after I replaced the broken down pipe (piece between the
> > > > manifold and cat) where the o2 sensor is located. I have a manual

> that
> > > > says for 94 and older that the codes can be flashed out on the check
> > > > engine light by placing a jumper between the TEN and GND pins on the
> > > > diagnosis connector and turning on the switch to count the flashes. I
> > > > have done this, but no flashes are given by the check engine light. I
> > > > cleared the codes as described in the manual, check engine light went
> > > > out temporarily but then came back on while driving. I suspect that

> it
> > > > may be the o2 sensor, 160K miles and has not been changed, but I

> would
> > > > like to be able to read these codes out before I start shelling out
> > > > cash. Does anyone know the method to get these codes to read out?
> > > >

> >


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