On some if you turn key on, off, on, off, on. The check engine light may start to flash the code. blink, blink, bink, pause blink would be 31.
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Yes, try turning the key on, off, on, off, on and counting the blinks of the check engine light.If that does not work an OBD 1 scan tool is required.Yes, try turning the key on, off, on, off, on and counting the blinks of the check engine light.If that does not work an OBD 1 scan tool is required.
Yes, but with the provision that there are no problems as seen by the car's computer. Disconnect the negative battery cable for a couple of minutes then reconnect. This will erase any trouble codes stored in the computer. If everything is okay, the CHECK ENGINE light will stay off. If the computer sees a problem, the CHECK ENGINE light will come on again.
Go to the local library and obtain a repair manual for any escort up to 1994. Your car has the OBD 1 which is easy to access codes from but you will need the key as there are many codes that can be stored. Basically you take a paper clip and short across the diagnostic link and the engine light will flash but again there is a procedure you need to follow. I have done it many times but not on an Escort; but is is not hard once you get the manual.
The 2000 Jeep Cherokee OBD 2 port is on rear of lower left edge of dash
Borrow, rent or buy an up-scale OBD-II code scanner for a GM vehicle. You should then be able to plug in the scanner and clear the codes. If the scanner does not turn off the light, you might want to find out if something else is wrong. In any case, it's a good idea to have your own code scanner, and the upgraded version is better since it lets you clear codes. if the problem is fixed then your pcm will shut it off automatically after 50 or so starts with the code not being thrown again. or you can take it to autozone and they will shut it off for you free of charge.