Reading codes

[Secret Squirrel]

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but I have to ask...If my car is tuned, and I plug a code reader up to it to read an error code, will that cause any problems with my tune? I got the "low oil pressure! turn off immediately" message, or something to that effect yesterday, and I want to rule out that it is a bad sensor before I drop a whole lot more money on a new oil pump. Thanks.

[90503]

Originally Posted by Secret Squirrel

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but I have to ask...If my car is tuned, and I plug a code reader up to it to read an error code, will that cause any problems with my tune? I got the "low oil pressure! turn off immediately" message, or something to that effect yesterday, and I want to rule out that it is a bad sensor before I drop a whole lot more money on a new oil pump. Thanks.

I'd worry more about the low oil pressure than about a tune...lol...A tune won't affect your oil pressure gauge....what does it say?

[The Stig]

No, plugging in a code reader won't affect your tune.

[Secret Squirrel]

Originally Posted by 90503

I'd worry more about the low oil pressure than about a tune...lol...A tune won't affect your oil pressure gauge....what does it say?

Ok, I suppose I had that coming. I think I didn't explain myself clearly though. My thought process is that it may not be the pump, and I'd like to plug it in to see if I get a bad sensor code. I already have an appointment to have the pump replaced, but I want to make sure that's what I need before I drop the money. I didn't figure the tune had any effect on the oil pump. My question is in regard to plugging a diagnostic computer up, when my car is tuned, and potentially wiping something out inadvertently.

[90503]

Originally Posted by The Stig

No, plugging in a code reader won't affect your tune.

Originally Posted by Secret Squirrel

Ok, I suppose I had that coming. I think I didn't explain myself clearly though. My thought process is that it may not be the pump, and I'd like to plug it in to see if I get a bad sensor code. I already have an appointment to have the pump replaced, but I want to make sure that's what I need before I drop the money. I didn't figure the tune had any effect on the oil pump. My question is in regard to plugging a diagnostic computer up, when my car is tuned, and potentially wiping something out inadvertently.

...lol...No tune for me, but I've played with code reader just for fun to turn off a cel...apparently they don't hurt anything...good luck.

[thahemp]

Originally Posted by Secret Squirrel

Ok, I suppose I had that coming. I think I didn't explain myself clearly though. My thought process is that it may not be the pump, and I'd like to plug it in to see if I get a bad sensor code. I already have an appointment to have the pump replaced, but I want to make sure that's what I need before I drop the money. I didn't figure the tune had any effect on the oil pump. My question is in regard to plugging a diagnostic computer up, when my car is tuned, and potentially wiping something out inadvertently.

Like Stig said. You're fine to check/clear all the codes you want. Did you happen to look down at your oil pressure gauge before you shut the car off?

[Secret Squirrel]

Originally Posted by thahemp

Like Stig said. You're fine to check/clear all the codes you want. Did you happen to look down at your oil pressure gauge before you shut the car off?

I did. It was all the way to the left. Showing no pressure what-so-ever.

[AG454]

Using a code reader will not effect you cars ECM, tuned or not. I'm not sure it there will be a code for a bad oil pressure sensor anyway. I think there is only the low pressure warning in the DIC, like a idiot light on a old car.

[Secret Squirrel]

Had a buddy that is an ASE mechanic at a local dealer read it for me. He said it's definitely not the sensor. He's gonna swap out my pump for a Melling for $250 plus the cost of the pump this weekend. Much better than the $1700 the dealer was gonna charge to put a stock pump back in it.