just got my 03 h2 115,000 mile but runs and looks great!....the eng light is on...How do I find the code , and look up diagnostic?

 

you have a few options.... you can go to an autoparts store and most will give you the code.... you can buy a cheap scanner that will give you the code, but not the nomenclature, and then we can look it up....

or you can buy a good scanner that gives you everything....

you could buy a programmer that will scan it also....

What's your budget?

On an 03, I have a couple thoughts.... things like Gas cap, knock sensor, evap....

 

and depending on where you live you might live close enough to one of us to have one of us do it for you....

 

Ok so they plug it in and get the code?.....budget, I always believe in tool investment, how much are scanners?......also my speedomter dash light is out, is there a bulb to replace behind it?...also....are there any Chilton service books out there all I saw were expensive service books...Thanks

 

The service books are the only thing that I know of... but they are far better than any chilton.

Scanners are anywhere from $30 to thousands. Both of mine are internet updateable... so they cost more.... a good one is under $100. I like actron best... something like this one would serve you well... http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9550-.../dp/B003IOITIK

I'd have to look in the book about the dash, but I don't thinkt hey are replaceable like the old school dashes with the 194 bulbs.... but don't quote me on that. I know they can be replaced, but I think it requires the cluster removal, and soldering.

 

Confirm the Dash lights, you have to disassemble the instrument cluster, locate the bulb that is burnt out and get to soldering.

 

Thanks.... I looked it up and forgot the title of this thread...

 

Ok thanks for all the help...I removed the dash , did get it apart and yes the about 10 or so lilltle bulbs are sodered in, In not an expert at soldering, but have done alittle, but fearing I may do more damage than good, found a local radio shop here that does alot of these GM clusters, they replaced all the bulbs for $75...the step guage motors were all old original, with #s xc5 168,they all worked well so I left them alone,and needed it back taht day. I hope they dont fail next week..new repl. upgrade?.motors would have been marked x25-168?.....Should I have had all the guage step motors replaced?

 

I see you updated your location to PA.... if you need a scanner let me know....

I'm in York County..