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thechidz
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Name : Dave
Joined : 2010-03-15
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| | Subject: obd 1 or 2??? Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:48 am | |
| hi. very glad I found this forum. Just bought a 95 riviera and am wondering what kind of scanner can read and clear codes? I've heard it's a weird hybrid of obd1 and 2??? thanks for any info! | |
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Abaddon
Expert
Name : Scott
Location : Macomb, Michigan
Joined : 2010-02-24
Post Count : 4314
Merit : 185
| | Subject: Re: obd 1 or 2??? Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:12 am | |
| OBD1. Although look at the DLC under the dash. If it's a perfect rectangle it's OBD1. If the sides are angled towards each other it's an OBD II system. I've seen '95's with either or, depending when the build date is (driver door edge info sticker). Chances are it's OBD1 | |
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nigelf
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Name : Nigel
Age : 66
Location : Fishkill NY
Joined : 2009-10-05
Post Count : 161
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| | Subject: Re: obd 1 or 2??? Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:27 am | |
| It is said to be OBD1.5!!! not much use really. As Scott above said the shape of the socket tells you the style of connector but ive yet to hear of a "95" with OBD2 data.
The data on a 95 is not actually an OBD data stream protocol but is ALDL protocol.
I use a cheap Actron CP9150 super scanner. it will read, clear and realtime scan the OBD no worries.
It WILL NOT read or clear ABS codes.
There is some software you can run on a laptop called EFIlive (version 4) its free but limited unless you pay 170 odd dollars to licence it. This needs a special OBD1 cable with the OBD2 connector to USB connector.
I hope this helps explain the wierdness of the "95" | |
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xxsupergman25xx
Aficionado
Name : Scotty
Age : 37
Location : Pittsburgh, PA
Joined : 2007-03-03
Post Count : 1251
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| | Subject: Re: obd 1 or 2??? Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:30 am | |
| like nigel said..obd 1.5. it can not be scanned by autoparts stores. 96+. | |
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BrianEsser
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Name : Brian Esser
Age : 48
Location : Ohio
Joined : 2010-01-22
Post Count : 168
Merit : 8
| | Subject: Re: obd 1 or 2??? Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:32 am | |
| None of the cheap or laptop scanners will read or clear ABS codes either, the Actron and Matco ABS scan tool will not clear them either, it requires a true scan tool.
Cheapest way if you want to do it yourself is a used Snap On MT2500 with the ABS cartridge. You can grab them from $350 to $500 all day long on Ebay.
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Rickw
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Name : Rick
Location : Lancaster, MA
Joined : 2008-09-13
Post Count : 6282
Merit : 119
| | Subject: Re: obd 1 or 2??? Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:28 pm | |
| Brian,
Isn't the Snap-On unit a MT2500.? | |
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BrianEsser
Enthusiast
Name : Brian Esser
Age : 48
Location : Ohio
Joined : 2010-01-22
Post Count : 168
Merit : 8
| | Subject: Re: obd 1 or 2??? Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:30 pm | |
| - Rickw wrote:
- Brian,
Isn't the Snap-On unit a MT2500.? Oops! Good catch! It is indeed the MT2500, not MD. I shouldn't post before noon from now on lol There I fixed it as not to confuse people. I was all set to buy one for $500 when my buddies parts store got one back from an account that was trying a Genisys out. | |
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thechidz
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Name : Dave
Joined : 2010-03-15
Post Count : 15
Merit : 0
| | Subject: Re: obd 1 or 2??? Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:11 pm | |
| ouch, the scantron cp9145 is $200 at least. I've been checking ebay for them. I was really hoping my $60 actron pocket scanner would work but that's obd2 :-/ | |
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