I have a 96 but i have a OBDII to OBDI conversion. When i get a trouble code and i drive to O reiley's to get it scanned what cable should i use, OBDI or OBDII. Also i would like to purchase my own scanner. Nothing fancy just something so i can see trouble codes. So what kind would be compatible with my car. And i have a scanmaster hooked up to my car. Will it read trouble codes when i get the OBDI computer installed.

 

If you have a laptop you can get freescan for free and a cable costs around $65 I believe. Or you can find those scan tools that only pull DTCs but you need to make sure it is OBD1 with a 16-pin ALDL port or sometimes called an OBD2 ALDL port.

 

Yes, the scanmaster will read trouble codes for ODBI

 

Exactly, sorry I should have read your entire post. Didnt see you have a scanmaster.

 

Can't answer anything about the scanmaster but I have a 95 which is an OBD1 with the 16 pin ALDL connector. You have a 16 pin connector too so you should use an OBDII cable.

I have an Actron CP9145 which works better than expected. It keeps data frames while driving and even gives me the 134a pressure in my A/C. Very nice unit, very easy to use. I've fixed several cars because of the Actron which would have otherwise probably gone into a shop. Even the less expensive Actron will do what you want, it just won't be compatible with other OBDI vehicles. That's one nice thing about a 95, although it was an OBDI vehicle it was equipped with the OBDII connector like your 96.

Regards