Check Engine Codes

[ParknVibe]

Can any one tell me if I can read a check engine service code number by doing something like making a dash light flash a number of times or to have the code number displayed on the small screen?I have the 2009 Vibe. I do not know much about the older models. Or, must you go the dealer or mechanic to find this information with a code scanner. FYI, my old 1988 Dodge Daytona can make the check engine light flash a certain way to give me the Code number. example: 5 flashes, pause, then 5 more flashes. means 55 which means there are no problem codes. 2 + 4 flashes will mean something is wrong. I have a list of codes definition's for the Daytona.Can the Vibe or any Toyota able to do for the owner, before having to go to the dealer?

[Raven]

The flashing code trick worked on pre1996 cars which were OBD1 and each make had a different reader.. From 1996 and up all cars are OBD2 and a single scanner can read codes from all makes. A lot of auto parts stores like Autozone will read the code for free. I have several vehicles so I bought my own code reader for about $100.00.

[JohnC]

Invest in the Scan Gauge 2, it is well worth it.

[ParknVibe]

Thanks for the information. I assumed it to be the case, but wanted to know from a long time Vibe owner.