What do you use to diagnose OBD1 computers.......
01-05-2002, 06:19 AM
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Le Mans Master
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What do you use to diagnose OBD1 computers.......
everything I've seen is for OBD2. Can a OBD2 scantool (ie Autotap, ect) be used on an OBD1 car? If not what can?
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01-05-2002, 08:07 AM
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Burning Brakes
Re: What do you use to diagnose OBD1 computers....... (ghostmech)
No, the ALDL connector is different. I have a Snap-on scan tool that pulls codes from pre-OBDII cars. If you just want codes from your car, ground the diagnostic terminal on your ALDL and count the check engine light. Good luck.
01-05-2002, 10:30 AM
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Burning Brakes
Re: What do you use to diagnose OBD1 computers....... (ghostmech)
I am using laptop with Craig Moates' software and an AKM cable/interface. Works great and a LOT cheaper than a commercial product! Assembled the cable myself from the kit.
http://ice.prohosting.com/moates/gmecm/index.htm
http://www.akmcables.com
http://ice.prohosting.com/moates/gmecm/index.htm
http://www.akmcables.com
01-05-2002, 11:39 AM
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Re: What do you use to diagnose OBD1 computers....... (ghostmech)
I've got an Auto-Xray for trouble codes, and I wrote my own software for dataloging. The Auto-Xray is nice since the model I have will connect to OBDI cars from Big 3 (I own cars from each).
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01-05-2002, 02:49 PM
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Re: What do you use to diagnose OBD1 computers....... (AS84)
I use the TTS DataMaster software with an AKM cable. It's not free (though there is a free demo) - but personally I think it's and amazing package and worth every penny!
Reference: http://www.ttspowersystems.com/dm_dload.htm
Andrew (AKM) cables can sell licenses to you cheaper than the full TTS price, FWIW.
Reference: http://www.ttspowersystems.com/dm_dload.htm
Andrew (AKM) cables can sell licenses to you cheaper than the full TTS price, FWIW.
01-05-2002, 02:59 PM
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Re: What do you use to diagnose OBD1 computers....... (ChrisB)
I second Datamaster from Andrew. Argueably the bst investment I have made for the car. Cant tune or diagnose without it.
