subject: Tips To Check A Wrangler Engine By Obd Tool [print this page] When your Wrangler's check engine light comes on, it means there is something wrong with your car. The problem can be serious or simple to retrieve. You can troubleshoot the engine by sight, smell, sound, and a feel for what is going on with the Wrangler. An OBD code scanner can guide you to critical issues directly faster than trial and error. How to access diagnostics codes relies on the year the Wrangler was produced. There two processes for the car which manufactured before 1996 and after 1996.
You'll need an OBD 2 scanner for this job.
For model Built After 1996 (OBD 2)
Put the diagnostic data connector beneath the dash of the car. It should be beneath of the dash, somewhere to the left of the steering column.
Insert your OBD 2 scanner into this the connector. Relying on your scanner, you might have to power it on, or it may self-activate. For precise instructions, always look up your scanner's user manual.
Power the Wrangler's engine on, or turn the electrical system on, whichever your brand of scanner requires.
Scroll menu and find out the command button and read the codes. Your scanner's user manual should have a list of generic OBD 2 code description, usually in the back as an appendix. For Jeep and Chrysler's specific and additional OBD 2 codes, you will have to go online; as the Jeep's owner's user manual will not have them.
Power the Jeep and scanner off. Unplug the scanner and pop the hood. Depend on the problem codes; you can pinpoint exactly where to further investigate the Jeep's engine trouble.
For Model Years 1983 to 1995 (OBD 1)
Insert your key into the Jeep's ignition.
Turn the key on, then off, then on, then off, and then on again. This sequence action has to be done in a space of five seconds.
Count how many times the service engine light flashes. Chrysler and Jeep problem codes are two digit numbers. The light will flash, briefly pause, and then flash the second number. For instance, code 55 will be five flashes, a short pause, and five more flashes. There will be a longer pause between coding sequences.
Consult the trouble codes by search engine. Once you have found the code translation, you can base on this description pop the hood and begin a more focused investigation of the Jeep's engine problems. For more information, you can search for online.
