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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 03:07 PM
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I have a 1991 C4 6 spd convertible, ruby red, (all original stock) I bought in 2001, has 120k miles, I am finally semi retired and am going to give her some love. I am looking for some advice on what code reader I can get for the 1991 OBD1 cars like mine,,,trying not to spend a fortune.
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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 03:20 PM
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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 04:17 PM
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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Pyepye
I have a 1991 C4 6 spd convertible, ruby red, (all original stock) I bought in 2001, has 120k miles, I am finally semi retired and am going to give her some love. I am looking for some advice on what code reader I can get for the 1991 OBD1 cars like mine,,,trying not to spend a fortune.
Thanks in advance for any advice....Pyepye
AgentEran is being literal in his reply, not sarcastic. Use a 2-cent piece of wire to jump the ALDL connectors (look up which ones) and your display should provide codes. No reader needed.
At first I thought he was asking you to "attach" pictures... would be nice to see your car.
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Old Sep 22, 2018 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by DGXR
AgentEran is being literal in his reply, not sarcastic. Use a 2-cent piece of wire to jump the ALDL connectors (look up which ones) and your display should provide codes. No reader needed.
At first I thought he was asking you to "attach" pictures... would be nice to see your car.

I get it now...that's pretty funny!!!!
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Old Sep 22, 2018 | 09:29 AM
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Welcome! Send pictures when you can!
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Old Sep 22, 2018 | 11:49 AM
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A useful tool might be a monitor device which can be used to examine engine performance in real time.
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Like 65Z01 said I too would be interested in a scanner that can do more than read codes. At a reasonable price. I also have a Bright Red 91 6 speed, but a coupe. Welcome to the forum.
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