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Originally Posted by komac
I want to get something that will be able to reset the codes.
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Just get the phone setup or the el-cheapo Actron. Alternatively, you can disconnect the battery for 10 minutes. Make sure you have all you secret radio codes, etc handy as these will have to be re-entered.
If you are having a repeat evap code (probably the one for a small leak) these can clear it.
Nice thing about these basic code readers is the internet can help you with specific cars. Example early 2000's Ford Windstars. Lean codes (P0174/P0171 - both banks). You check fuel pressure, vacuum leaks, seals on the plastic intake plenum, blah blah. You find nuttin' Then you find a post where someone says "These are the predominant areas they fail in" Check this and check that and you often find the answer. For the windstar they have throttle plates in the intake runners that open up at really high RPM to aid in air flow. The pivot shaft seals break down way and suck air throwing the code. But if you don't know this you are spraying your carb cleaner at hoses and gasket interfaces without luck. Downside is the crap you have to plow through.