Who makes a 1994 OBD 1 corvette code reader?
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Who makes a 1994 OBD 1 corvette code reader?
Guys,
I am knew to this so I need some help!
I go to stores and they all have code readers but they don't list 1994 corvettes.
Who makes a low cost code reader and what is the model number?
Does anyone have one the want to sell?
I do accept charity!
I am knew to this so I need some help!
I go to stores and they all have code readers but they don't list 1994 corvettes.
Who makes a low cost code reader and what is the model number?
Does anyone have one the want to sell?
I do accept charity!
Le Mans Master
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From: Portland Oregon
Originally Posted by tvetta
Guys,
I am knew to this so I need some help!
I go to stores and they all have code readers but they don't list 1994 corvettes.
Who makes a low cost code reader and what is the model number?
Does anyone have one the want to sell?
I do accept charity!
I am knew to this so I need some help!
I go to stores and they all have code readers but they don't list 1994 corvettes.
Who makes a low cost code reader and what is the model number?
Does anyone have one the want to sell?
I do accept charity!
Instructor
Joined: May 2003
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From: Livermore CA
I too am clueless 
but rather than take a sensible approach and ask someonenlike you did, I just ordered a PC cable from ALDLCable for about $50 TT&L and downloaded some free software. I haven't gotton the cable yet but I’ll repost if it works. (
I’ll be to embarrassed if it doesn’t.)
FYI: The site has the cable, PC requirements and links to software. It might be worth checking out.
Anyone have any experience with this approach?
…And please no jokes about it not supporting the ’65. I know I need the OBD0 for that one. It’s just that they are SO hard to find.
but rather than take a sensible approach and ask someonenlike you did, I just ordered a PC cable from ALDLCable for about $50 TT&L and downloaded some free software. I haven't gotton the cable yet but I’ll repost if it works. ( I’ll be to embarrassed if it doesn’t.)FYI: The site has the cable, PC requirements and links to software. It might be worth checking out.
Anyone have any experience with this approach?
…And please no jokes about it not supporting the ’65. I know I need the OBD0 for that one. It’s just that they are SO hard to find.
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Originally Posted by guycummins
I too am clueless but rather than take a sensible approach and ask someonenlike you did, I just ordered a PC cable from ALDLCable for about $50 TT&L and downloaded some free software. I haven't gotton the cable yet but I’ll repost if it works. ( I’ll be to embarrassed if it doesn’t.)
FYI: The site has the cable, PC requirements and links to software. It might be worth checking out.
Anyone have any experience with this approach?
…And please no jokes about it not supporting the ’65. I know I need the OBD0 for that one. It’s just that they are SO hard to find.
but rather than take a sensible approach and ask someonenlike you did, I just ordered a PC cable from ALDLCable for about $50 TT&L and downloaded some free software. I haven't gotton the cable yet but I’ll repost if it works. ( I’ll be to embarrassed if it doesn’t.)FYI: The site has the cable, PC requirements and links to software. It might be worth checking out.
Anyone have any experience with this approach?
…And please no jokes about it not supporting the ’65. I know I need the OBD0 for that one. It’s just that they are SO hard to find.
Instructor
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 207
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From: Livermore CA
Originally Posted by teebee1994
Where did you order the cable from? I got mine from Craig Moates. And what software did you download? I downloaded FreeScan but I can't seem to get it to work right, I keep getting an error message when the program starts.
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Originally Posted by grayml
Yeah, where do the codes display?
And the igntion switch has to be on and but the car not running?
And the igntion switch has to be on and but the car not running?
Hope this helps
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I have a 95 and purchased an Actron OBD I/II scanner, CP 9150 for about $300 from Autozone. it works fine. However the 4/12 clip and read out on the LCD display is a cheap alternative. I have never done this latter process but if it works you save a lot of $$
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yOU DONT NEED A CODE READER FOR A '94
'94 was the transition year for OBD 1&2. It still runs on OBD1 but uses OBD2 plug. Corvette Central is the only place I've found correct codes for those of us with '94s.
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Thanks Nanook71. You mention the plug used on the 94 is a OBDII. Is that the 16 pin plug rather than the 12 pin? I am new to all of this. I have a couple of cylinders that seem to be missing. I replaced the distributor, plugs and wiring and it ran fine. It sat for about 6 months and now I have a miss,feels like 2 cylinders. Will the paper clip and codes point me in the right direction? I made a mistake and washed the engine after replacing the distributor and am afraid I may have messed it up again.
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Thanks Nanook71. You mention the plug used on the 94 is a OBDII. Is that the 16 pin plug rather than the 12 pin? I am new to all of this. I have a couple of cylinders that seem to be missing. I replaced the distributor, plugs and wiring and it ran fine. It sat for about 6 months and now I have a miss,feels like 2 cylinders. Will the paper clip and codes point me in the right direction? I made a mistake and washed the engine after replacing the distributor and am afraid I may have messed it up again.
. codes should point you in the right direction. make sure to check your wire connections. Go to Corvette Central site and find there C4 Diagnostic Trouble Codes
to get the right codes for your '94. It will show the plug too. Let me know how it goes
If you do need to replace your Opti (lets hope not!) I got mine from Chandler Motorsports Inc. You can find them on Ebay. It was $180.00 with a lifetime warranty,shipped in 3 days,works great! and much cheaper than the big names. Doesn't make it any easier to replace though...
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