got intermitent Check Engine light during start-up, and
would like to retrieve message via diagnostic outlet
located above battery. checked archives but my car
has no LED light to flash for messages. it only got tiny
holes for probing tool, i guess. any help would be appreciated.

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Make a led/sw tool and try socket 3....

Archieves for tool

IF there isn't a LED, then pin 3 should be empty! That would be a federal version & the only way to diagnose a problem is by checking the DUTY cycle. IF the duty cycle stays fixed, then the computer sees a problem.

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