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SeanPlunk
08-09-2010, 09:53 AM
I have a buddy that failed smog because he has an SES light on. Unfortunately, they wouldn't tell him what it's for. Does anyone have a scanner we could use to check the code? Thanks :drink:
Madmax305
08-09-2010, 12:48 PM
Hey Sean, it's Doyle, I have a scanner you guys can use, I live in Brea, near Imperial hwy and Valencia ave. Let me know...;)
Chuck
08-09-2010, 01:10 PM
Or you can cruse over to Auto Zone and barrow one for free.
SeanPlunk
08-09-2010, 01:21 PM
Or you can cruse over to Auto Zone and barrow one for free.

I believe they can't do it anymore - it's illegal now.
SeanPlunk
08-09-2010, 01:21 PM
Hey Sean, it's Doyle, I have a scanner you guys can use, I live in Brea, near Imperial hwy and Valencia ave. Let me know...;)

Thanks Doyle! I'll talk to my buddy and let him know.
Vettezuki
08-09-2010, 02:23 PM
I believe they can't do it anymore - it's illegal now.

Correct.

<Insert standard anti-government rant #37 here.>
Chuck
08-09-2010, 06:17 PM
What that sucks I didn't know that good to know. How is that illegal? :pot_stir:
Shaolin Crane
08-09-2010, 08:39 PM
What that sucks I didn't know that good to know. How is that illegal? :pot_stir:

Probably liability of failing parts told to be accurate by using their code reader.
Vettezuki
08-09-2010, 09:31 PM
Probably liability of failing parts told to be accurate by using their code reader.

I'm not positive, but I'm fairly certain it has to do with Smog Checks and people just clearing codes before going in. The light is part of the visual and it's an automatic denial if it's on.
Leedom
08-09-2010, 09:43 PM
I have a buddy that failed smog because he has an SES light on. Unfortunately, they wouldn't tell him what it's for. Does anyone have a scanner we could use to check the code? Thanks :drink:

Sean, can you not use your XCal? It read the code on my truck.
SeanPlunk
08-09-2010, 10:20 PM
Sean, can you not use your XCal? It read the code on my truck.

I thought it only works on Fords. I'll have to check.
Shaolin Crane
08-09-2010, 10:40 PM
I thought it only works on Fords. I'll have to check.

xcal2 works on any OBDII vehichle
Ryridesmotox
11-26-2010, 02:01 AM
I have HP tuners, I can clear codes for people living in North San Diego County.