Scan Tool For the 94 Bonnie! OR Computer Geniuses!
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Scan Tool For the 94 Bonnie! OR Computer Geniuses!
Where can I get a scantool that will read the codes on my 94..which has a 16 pin connector?
Autozone can't read my codes!
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Would it be cheaper to use my laptop..I have heard of this being done!
if so Where can I get a cable that will connect to my car and pc..or can i modify a cable I already have?
Also is there any software for FREE !
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Autozone can't read my codes!
OR
Would it be cheaper to use my laptop..I have heard of this being done!
if so Where can I get a cable that will connect to my car and pc..or can i modify a cable I already have?
Also is there any software for FREE !
Thanks
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I have the laptop scanner setup. You need more than just a cable though. There is a box inline from the car to the pc that translates all the data comming from the car. It'* about a $300 kit. My kit will read any OBD1 compliant GM car. It also gives a ton more than just codes. It also gives values to most of the controls the chip handels. It'* quite nice. I got it from www.obd2.com.
If your looking for a $20 way to read codes your probably not gonna find it. And for the auto store not being able to read them, they just need to know how to use that scanner better. There is most likely an interface type that they need to setup. Just plugging in the cable and hitting go will not work.
If your looking for a $20 way to read codes your probably not gonna find it. And for the auto store not being able to read them, they just need to know how to use that scanner better. There is most likely an interface type that they need to setup. Just plugging in the cable and hitting go will not work.
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Gordy is right! there is no such thing as a "cheap" solution to your problem I'm afraid! You can either dish out a large sum of $$$ for software or dish out some $$$ & get the dealer to check it for you. :(
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Originally Posted by willwren
Any OBDII scantool will read it. Try another parts store.
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I've seen many Actron OBDII GM scanners at parts stores, would these work for hybrid years even though they are OBDI?
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Originally Posted by SSEi95
Originally Posted by Allmachtige
I've seen many Actron OBDII GM scanners at parts stores, would these work for hybrid years even though they are OBDI?
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Thanks all for the information...I have tried several different part stores and they can't read my codes..I was reading on certain sites..like these listed that I could hook something up to my laptop and get codes with a serial cable
http://www.akmcables.com/aldl.htm
http://www.cruzers.com/~ludis/
http://www.techedge.com.au/vehicle/a.../160serial.htm
http://moates.net/gmecm/software.html
http://www.winaldl.webhop.net/
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/53758/
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http://www.akmcables.com/aldl.htm
http://www.cruzers.com/~ludis/
http://www.techedge.com.au/vehicle/a.../160serial.htm
http://moates.net/gmecm/software.html
http://www.winaldl.webhop.net/
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/53758/
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I am not certain about this but I believe there are about 5 or 6 GM car & truck series in 94 & 95 that use an earlier version of OBD2 from the universal 96 on series. The majority of new scanners that can read both OBD 1 & 2 can read the 94/95 models but a different wiring connector is necessary.
AFAIK most of the universal scanners that can read GM codes come with one of these in their kits unless they are 96 & newer OBD2 only.
AFAIK most of the universal scanners that can read GM codes come with one of these in their kits unless they are 96 & newer OBD2 only.