Re: V8Q troubles - Dumping Codes w/test wiring info

[Mike Larosa <mlarosa@v8q.East.Sun.COM>]

> 
> > Test Light:
> 
> > 	My test light to dump codes consists of a clear 12v 	
> > 	clear bulb with 2 6" wires soldered to it with 
> > 	alligator clips on each end.  Works like a champ.
> 
> How big a bulb?  You shouldn't go bigger than an instrument
> panel idiot light bulb...  That circuit is current limited
> in the MAC11, but with any other ECU, you stand a risk
> of frying something.
> 
> 

I used a 12v clear bulb that was probably in a rear tail light
before I re-assigned it's duties :-)  Works fine, lot's O' bright
flashes....

This is on a V8 and a non-turbo 5cyl (89 100)


> > It'll do one quick flash, hesitate for a second or 2 then
> > do 4 sessions of flashing.
> 
> A really quick flash is what I saw with a MAC11 and a too big
> bulb...  The first flash was really quick and the rest sort
> of OK.
> 
> Orin.

	
	
Mike L.
90 V8
89 100 Avant