Couldn't obtain engine codes with paperclip. Now what?

[jumboplay]

I did the paper clip jump to check what my Check Engine Light meant as per many sets of directions I've found in posts and on the net. Nothing happens. No flashing lights, no noises, no animated dolphins, nothing. Anyone ever run into this problem? MY CEL came on last night for no obvious reason (is there ever? hmm) and I was looking forward to figuring this out. I put the car into the ignition position, the CEL lit up, and nothing. Blah. And, just in case someone thinks they're funny, YES, the paper clip was metal. Hehe. Help would be appreciated!

[hgallegos915]

hmm doesnt that mean the the ecu has no codes to show??

[papa roached]

now could it be your car is OBDII since its a 96 or is it still OBDI, might be part of the issue here

[jumboplay]

I wouldn't know if it was OBDII or not. It was OBDI until 95, right? I doubt they would change it for one last model year...but I don't know that. If it was OBDII, is a humble paperclip just not good enough? Damn it...hehe

[funkyfreak]

well from what I've figured out you're car is an OBDII (cause its a 96, like mine). Which means if you want to pull error codes (like I need to do) you will need to hook it up to a computer and have the codes read.

It sucks... ...... I now wanna buy one

Oh and you even say you have an OBDII

1996 MX-3 RS/GS hybrid, OBDII B6-ZE, painted

and now that I look at the date ... I notice that you probably know that!!

[92rsmx-3]

just go to autozone they check them for free