I searched the other threads but couldn't find an exact answer to my question. So the question is... what scanners (the cheaper the better) will read codes from an OBD1 with a 16 pin terminal (OBD2 style). I've read the jump technique (shoebox) for using an OBD1 scanner with a 16 pin terminal. Will this then flash the codes using the SES dash light? Or do I need a OBD1 scanner with a screen (I've seen some OBD1 scanners on-line that have no screen.) I guess I'd appreciate the exact scanner model used with success on my type of set-up so I have some confidence in my purchase.

Thanks in advance for any help provided.

(The problem: Shortly after starting the car the SES light comes on and stays on along with the radiator cooling fans on high.)

-JT

 

The cheapest thing is a sticky in the computer/diagnostics forum about the pc program scan9495. All you need is a cable and laptop (or PC that you may already have). Several scanners are mentioned in threads in that forum, as well. BTW, nothing later than 93 flashes codes.

 

Listen to Rob - Scan9495

https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/com...95-lt1-874306/

The OBD-1 scanners without a screen are nothing more that a switch in a box that shorts the ALDL pins to flash the codes. As Rob points out, that does not work on your 95.

 

Thanks for the quick responses. Looks like I'll give the $20 cable and download a try.

Thanks again.
-JT

 

Update: I decided to purchase a pre-made cable ($67 shipped) to save some time (components for the $20 cable looked to be 2-3 weeks). I got the cable 4 days later (USPS) and downloaded the SCAN9495 program. It worked great! Thanks again for the information on this.

It turned out to be DTC 29 - secondary air injection circuit. After a little more research on this site I found out all I needed to do was replace the blown 20 AMP fuse for the air pump. Problem solved.

-JT

 

Glad it worked out.