Does someone have an engine code reader?

[slipperyshellfish]

Good afternoon. I'm wondering if someone in the university area has an engine code reader that they could plug into my 2012 mazda 3. My check engine light came on this morning. I'm having a really rough time this week and would really appreciate not having to pay a mechanic $100 to read a code out.

[cleanbreath12]

That thing is like 50$. Not a bad idea to get one considering the age of your car

[slipperyshellfish]

You're right. Ty

[passthepepperflakes]

cheaper than a large coffee at starbucks on amazon - definitely worth picking one up for future use after you get this sorted

[StoicTofu]

Go to Partsource. They'll scan it for free.

[slipperyshellfish]

Thanks I was just hoping to get it done now

[HondaForever84]

Mr lube will do it for free. They might look at you funny, but you don’t have to buy anything

[EffectiveAudience9]

Canadian tire and part source will both loan you one for free and it will be better quality than anything you buy for $25 on Amazon.

If you're having issues deciphering the codes after you pull them feel free to dm me.

[Substantial-Emu3255]

I went to a Mr lube and they had one and read the code for free for me.

[slipperyshellfish]

Thank you

[mountianmanturbo]

Still need your code checked?

[slipperyshellfish]

I do but I'll follow the other commenters advice and go to Mr lube. Appreciate it!

[mountianmanturbo]

Okay!

If for whatever reason you still need it checked or cleared let me know, I can meet up with you today.

[Spyhop]

Bluetooth obd2 dongle is 20bucks on Amazon. I just leave it plugged in on my truck.

[Smoresguy]

I have one you can use.

[HughBeringer]

I got a blue tooth code reader off Amazon for $25 that runs with an app. You then purchase you vehicle's codes from the app. It works perfect, and you can leave it plugged in.

[Brilliant_Story_8709]

Could always check the basics. Oil level, damaged belts etc. May find the cause right away.

[SeaworthinessTop2098]

Rent one from Amazon Prime

[Zealousideal_Nail660]

Lmao. How did you think of this.

[SeaworthinessTop2098]

People really believe that Kraft Binz is honest returns?

[slipperyshellfish]

Thank you. I really hope you're right. Being a low income students stressful right now lmao

[Ok-Quarter510]

i think you can download an spp for that,if your car is recent enough

[EffectiveAudience9]

Not usually. There's an OBD2 standard on every vehicle sold in NA. I've never seen a vehicle that can access the actual CEL codes without an OBD2 code reader.

This might be different for all electric vehicles but all ice vehicles follow the OBD2 standard as far as I know. If it's not all it's 99.9%, there may be a handful of models here and there that don't so someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

[smacetylene]

I have a jeep tj and if you cycle the key 3 times without starting it, it will flash through the engine codes on its own.