Pulling engine codes?

[nswyers]

I can't seem to find anything about pulling engine codes on my protege. Is there a way I can do it without bringing it to a shop?

It's a 98 Protege SE

[Shaun32390]

You need an OBD2 code reader/scanner to pull the codes on a second gen.

If you live in the US, I'm told there are auto parts stores where you can rent a scantool or ask to borrow one so you can check the codes yourself. I don't know of any places near me that will let me do that. I will have to bite the bullit and buy my own one of these days.

If you can't get access to a code scanner yourself, you will have to go to a shop and have them pull the codes for you.

Good luck.

[nswyers]

Canadian Tire has one on sale for $99

It's just named "OBD Car Reader"

But it says:
* With a single code display, tells what is wrong with car in 15 seconds
* Patented all-in-one display shows 19 vital pieces of information
* Works on 1996 and newer domestic, Asian and European vehicles



Does that look like it will do the trick?

[stamar]

yes

[nswyers]

P0170 - Fuel Trim Malfunction

Any suggestions on what to do first? Is this a DIY job or should I take it to a mechanic?

Also, should I still be driving this car?

Update: I don't know if this helps diagnos the problem, but I cleared the code and the light stayed on. Normally, it would take a little while for the computer to find the problem again, no? After turning the car over, when all bulbs fire, the engine light stayed on as if I never cleared it.

[kansei]

Check your fuel pressure if it is higher than 35-40 psi chances are fuel regulator is the problem.

[nswyers]

New problem update!

I noticed today that a clear, slightly odorless liquid, is dripping out of the exhaust pipe while the car is running. Could this be related to the engine light? Or is this a whole new problem?

This car is turning into a nightmare

[kansei]

Could be just water - it is a by-product of combustion

[nswyers]

Could be just water - it is a by-product of combustion

Thanks for the reply. That's good to know. It DID look like just water.

This car has given me some troubles lately tho. Bought it this past August. So far, fuel filter, new battery, adjusted heatshield.

Still need windshield washer pump, new tires, sounds like new brakes, and get this CEL taken care of

[nswyers]

Fixed the windshield washer pump. Earlier today, the engine light turned off on its own. Things are looking up.. maybe.

[midnightblue97]

You still have a code even if the light turned off.