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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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has anyone buit a dtc code reader

i need to know how to build one of these reader, they said you can get the parts from radio shack. anyone with pics or knowedge would be great..
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
What year is your

300E?
post you profile and add the year.
Have you looked to see if you have a built in blink box?
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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I got a 95 s500 and i need info on how to built one ,pictures would be good and i need the code list
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Old May 2, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Thumbs up Janis

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300E?
post you profile and add the year.
Have you looked to see if you have a built in blink box?
I always keep Janis in the CD player. It is just the right thing to do.
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Old May 9, 2010 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by philip28
i need to know how to build one of these reader, they said you can get the parts from radio shack. anyone with pics or knowedge would be great..
My thoughts, its useless and waste of money to build one, it won;t serve you properly, but if it is just to see it blink and blink I have no objection. Those stuff are lame.
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