Does the EVO have an ignition key sequence that initiates self-diagnosis and ECU code readout?

In my Avenger (mitsu built) you could cycle the key on and off quickly 3 times (with the door ajar) to pull the codes. I've seen Dodge Intrepids do it too, and since they have a digital odometer, the codes are read out on the display (the avenger you had to count blinking CELs)

Does anyone know of something like this for the EVO? or do you all pull codes with an OBD reader? I meant to try it this morning on my car but I forgot and I won't be able to get to the car till 9pm tonite .

This is more for curiosity's sake than anything else, but let me know if anythign exists.



in the avenger, the sequence was OFF-ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON (turning to on, not start) the cycle needed to be done fast (within 5 seconds) and with the door open

 

no mitsu does not, and just because dodge uses the same parts as mitsu, doesnt mean that car was built by mitsu, if it was, mitsu would have sold the avenger.

 

The Avenger was actually built by Mistubishi at their plant in IL. Every VIN number in the car was on a Mitsu sticker. There were also 2 "Original Equipment Manufacturer" stickers awash in MITSU logos. The original Avengers has DSM listed as the manufacturer.

I am aware that these are two very different manufacturers...I was just wondering if any of that collaboration spilled over into Mitsu's production line.

Does anyone know of any self-diagnostic techniques for the EVO?

 

There is a way to pull the codes, in a blink format, by jumping two ports on your OBDII plug. You basically have to take a piece of metal (paper clip) and bend it so that you connect two of the ports and it initiates a blink sequence. Ufortunately I'm not aware of the ports you need to jump of hand, but I'm sure the information can be found if you look hard enough. Google is your friend!

Hope that helps a little. I'll see if I can find the information while I have some time.

 

thanks... i dont need to pull the codes now (or anytime soon, hopefully)... i was just helping my dad fix his winter beater (Intrepid) and found that the same keydance that had worked on my 'Venge also works for that car. i then read that it was instituted in all dodge vehicles with OBDII... hence me wondering if it transferred over. I'll prolly try it (key sequence) in my car tonite before i head home, just for giggles thanks for the replies