Chrysler Repair: 95 2.0 SOHC Idle Problem Solved, crankshaft sensor, air control valve

Question
Hello Roland,
I had sent you an email about this vehicle back in July. It has been sometime since we got together. I have the 95 Ply. Neon 2.0 SOHC VIN -c. I had contacted you about the idle problem, with code P1294.You had sent me a great deal of information regarding this issue.
I just recently resolved the problem. I have replaced all but 2 sensors, plus PCM. The culprit was related to the crankshaft sensor and the idle air control valve. Originally I installed an inexpensive IAC valve. Questening the idle was still erratic and a power issue when driven, I installed a quality IAC valve and, Bingo ! My problem was resolved !!!
I had also taken the vehicle into a shop well known in the area, to check out the computer system. I watched as they checked out the system with an analyzer that both checks normal sensor values plus graphing. The only obvious problem found was to much ac ripple from the alternator. I replaced the alt. with still the same idle issue.
What I want to stress to people, quality parts do not come cheap. By installing one lesser quality part, it sure can create a major issue.
Hope you can make sense of what I have just written to you.
I have just one more question. I also have an ABS light on. Do you know of a way to check codes manually, without a scan tool ?

I THANK YOU,VERY,VERY much, and all of the people that make this such a great web site in helping people in need !
You have a great day !

Gary c Mcclaren

Answer
Hi Gary,
Thanks much for the report which I and others will find useful in the future.
You can check for fault codes in the '95 (as based on my '95 Sebring sedan manual) by grounding pin #1 (upper left end) of the diagnostic code reader socket that is under the dash by the steering column. Turn on the ignition switch and I believe the ABS will illuminate, then begin to flash, pause, flash, pause,etc. Count the number of flashes before each pause. Then repeat to assure an accurate count. Then group the count numbers in pairs to form the 2-digit fault codes. Then write back with the counts.
So it appears that the same way as we used to get OBD-I codes from the engine controller check engine light will do it for the ABS controller by the ABS light. If it doesn't work you can probably get a free readout at an Autozone parts store if you have one nearby.
You can use the "thank/rate" tab to get back with the results, without having to wait for me to be available.
Roland