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Why can't I check my codes on my LT1

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Old 10-24-2009, 09:25 PM
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Why can't I check my codes on my LT1

I have a 94 camaro with a motor out of a 95 impala ss, that was hand built with a lot of goodies in it. I had opti spark problems but msd solved the problem now Im having problems checking the codes on my car why is this happening.
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Old 10-24-2009, 11:16 PM
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What are you using to check the codes? Need more info.

If you are trying to flash them on the dash, it won't work. You need a scanner.
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Old 06-09-2010, 11:11 PM
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Engine Codes

I understand that i need a scanner but is there any particular type of scanner that I need to use, because I have a 94 Camaro with a 96 computer and the computer has been programmed for the mods on the engine.
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Lets make sure this info is accurate:

You have a 94 F-Body chassis.
You have a 95 B-Body LT1 engine
Tou have a 96 ????? PCM (probably would have been a good idea to include this in the first post)

If that is correct:

The 94 chassis would have a 12-pin OBD-I ALDL connector. The 96 PCM (whatever its out of) would be OBD-II. Have you wired the PCM correctly to a 16-pin OBD-II ALDL connector? Are you trying to scan it with an OBD-II scanner?
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