Can I read code on Buick Regal 2004 w/o scanner?

[PandaBear]

2004 Buick Regal LS of my father in law.

He said the left circle with Security, Oil, and Battery lights are flashing and want me to find out what is it. I think this is likely not enough information so I want to see if I can find a way to read code without an OBD reader.

Honda and Ford let me use a paper clip and read the blinking lights, how about GM?

 

[cchase]

Honda and Ford of what years?

I know my OBD1 GM truck has the "paperclip feature", but I've never heard of an OBD2 vehicle with that ability.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

The Honda and Ford wouldn't have been OBD1 vehicles, would they?

 

[PandaBear]

Originally Posted By: Miller88
The Honda and Ford wouldn't have been OBD1 vehicles, would they?



My 97 Integra is OBDII, Ford Escort is 93.

Anyways, just trying to see if there is a way around buying or borrowing an OBDII and relies on only my trusty paper clip. Parts store here don't read code due to some stupid law and I don't want to go into Midas all the time when I'm throwing and checking parts.

 

[cchase]

I realize it's not what you want to hear, but you can buy inexpensive code readers for about $20.

 

[PandaBear]

Originally Posted By: cchase
I realize it's not what you want to hear, but you can buy inexpensive code readers for about $20.


where do they sell for only $20?

 

[cchase]

PandaBear,

Check out: http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan-MS3...ode+reader+obd2

It's at least a starting point.

 

[Kruse]

Originally Posted By: cchase
PandaBear,

Check out: http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan-MS3...ode+reader+obd2

It's at least a starting point.

I've got a couple of scanners, including this one. It will read the simple codes and clear them. For $20, it's well worth it.

 

[beast3300]

I'm not sure what light you are referring to Panda. Can you snap a pic? BTW no @ codes without a tool.