blink codes ???

[stocious]

had a stab at reading blink codes. using s2 central guide. but when i connect a 12 lamp (not led ?) across the black and blue plug, before i in sert the jumper wire the light is on even with key off, any one experiance this before.

[UrS4boy]

had a stab at reading blink codes. using s2 central guide. but when i connect a 12 lamp (not led ?) across the black and blue plug, before i in sert the jumper wire the light is on even with key off, any one experiance this before.

There is a reason for specifying the use of an LED bulb. It only lets current flow in one direction. An incandescent doesn't give a toss.

[EspenW]

Code readers are virtually free of of charge ($8 delivered) these days, so really no need to sit and count blinks from a LED lamp:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-OBD-II-2...0b06f0&vxp=mtr
You need the 2x2 adapter as well, but it will only set you back $3 or so.

The standalone units that work without a laptop are very nice as well. I have one in all my cars in case I run into trouble on the road:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VAG-305-OBD2...item4603cdf09c