how to read my error codes on my car without an obd reader?

1999 FORD ESCORT
217,962 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHAELMAXWELL459
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I want to know how to read my error codes on my car without an obd reader. And also, I'm wanting to know why I can't get my car into the remote key fob learn mode. I'm supposed to turn my key on and off 8 times and then my doors should unlock and lock and then I press the button on the remote but I can turn my key 100 times and no unlock lock happens.
Sep 23, 2022 at 5:57 AM
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We only handle one problem per thread, you cannot get the codes with a code reader, here is a guide that will help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Jul 1, 2023 at 11:50 AM
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