How to scan a 95 lt1 w/ obd2 port w/ obd1 scanner?
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I've got a 95 trans am. Obd1, with a obd2 port. A friend has an obd1 scanner with obd1 (square) hook up. I've found this...
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Will this conversion method safely and effectively read and clear DTC's?
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Will this conversion method safely and effectively read and clear DTC's?
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Either try that or buy the proper adapter
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No, it flashes the SES light. And that's about what I was going to ask. The scanner is a 10 pin obd1 scanner and it has 3 prongs, which on a 10 pin connector would be A,B, and H ports I believe. So this probably won't work. Damn, I mean they just have to make it a wild goose chase to read codes?! I just want to drive to autozone, borrow their scanner and b done. Sheesh.
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What, you didn't see the big "shbox.com" in the middle of the pic? ![Grin](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_grin.gif)
Really, if you are going to work on your own car, you need a scan solution of your own. There are so many cheap options out there.
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Really, if you are going to work on your own car, you need a scan solution of your own. There are so many cheap options out there.
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Which route would u recommend?
I actually borrowed my sisters laptop (I have Mac) (she has windows) and downloaded data master. I opened the program and it looked pretty nice. A friend had a hypertech programmer which I was going to use his connector to the obd2 port, but the plug in the computer was different. I investigated different cables to buy as well, cheapest is about 60 right? How much is the full version of data master?
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I tend to only see exactly what I am looking for and over look everything else I thought I recognized the yellow labeling though. Lol
Which route would u recommend?
I actually borrowed my sisters laptop (I have Mac) (she has windows) and downloaded data master. I opened the program and it looked pretty nice. A friend had a hypertech programmer which I was going to use his connector to the obd2 port, but the plug in the computer was different. I investigated different cables to buy as well, cheapest is about 60 right? How much is the full version of data master?
Which route would u recommend?
I actually borrowed my sisters laptop (I have Mac) (she has windows) and downloaded data master. I opened the program and it looked pretty nice. A friend had a hypertech programmer which I was going to use his connector to the obd2 port, but the plug in the computer was different. I investigated different cables to buy as well, cheapest is about 60 right? How much is the full version of data master?
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ill look into it. the only thing i want is to be able to read and clear codes. dont care about much else. i paid PCMforless too much money to have to figure out computer stuff myself. lol
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His cable doesn't have the box... I'm guess it won't work for me? It's 20 bucks cheaper tho...
http://www.obd2allinone.com/sc/detai...item=aldlobd2u
http://www.obd2allinone.com/sc/detai...item=aldlobd2u
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yea, tunerpro rt is tuning and datalogging software. you can read/clear/disable codes
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I don't think you can clear codes with datamaster. If you can it's something I've never figured out lol. But I'm pretty certain you can't IIRC. A lot of people use datamaster to data log then use tunerpro to tune and/or clear codes. You can datalog on tunerpro also.
Also, a heads up in case you or anyone else has this problem, but the converter cable I got from Moates came with a shitty USB cord (the one that plugs from the computer to the serial converter). It would always cut in and out like crazy. I ended up using an extra one lying around my house and now my connections are clear as sunshine.
Also, a heads up in case you or anyone else has this problem, but the converter cable I got from Moates came with a shitty USB cord (the one that plugs from the computer to the serial converter). It would always cut in and out like crazy. I ended up using an extra one lying around my house and now my connections are clear as sunshine.
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Does moates have the only option for a cable, I've heard of AKM (or AMK or something like that.) I don't want a cheap that's going to give me problems just wondering if I've only got one option. I'd like to get this ordered tonight.