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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 07:51 AM
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Hi guys,
I looked high and low but could not find what pins to short on a 1994 to reset fault codes.

Thanks in advance for any help.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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Reset? disconnect negative battery terminal .
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Thanks - I would still like to what pins on the connector reset the codes.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ckalkhof
Thanks - I would still like to what pins on the connector reset the codes.
You can read the codes by shorting pins 4 and 12 but I am fairly positive you need a scann tool to clear the codes or disconnect t he bat. I know on both my Freescan software and TTS datmaster ther is a software selection for clear codes.
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Originally Posted by FD2BLK
You can read the codes by shorting pins 4 and 12 but I am fairly positive you need a scann tool to clear the codes or disconnect t he bat. I know on both my Freescan software and TTS datmaster ther is a software selection for clear codes.

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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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If the '94 ECM still uses an EPROM instead of flash RAM you can clear the codes by opening the connector in the Orn wire near the battery for a minute or two.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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Hello, 94 corvettes left bowling green in two configurations:
1. OBD I diagnostics with an OBD I connector and
2. OBD I diagnostics with OBD II connector that has 16 pins. That is how mine is set up.
Which one do you have?
I can scan my car directly and there is a procedure to even delete historical trouble codes. This comes explained in the service manual but you have to first tell me what connector you have.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Kinkajou
Hello, 94 corvettes left bowling green in two configurations:
1. OBD I diagnostics with an OBD I connector and
2. OBD I diagnostics with OBD II connector that has 16 pins. That is how mine is set up.
Which one do you have?
I can scan my car directly and there is a procedure to even delete historical trouble codes. This comes explained in the service manual but you have to first tell me what connector you have.
As far as I know, the 94 came in one configuration OBDII connector OBDI 1/2 ECM. In 94 they started the process of adding OBDII to the corvette but did not fully implement it until 96. The 94/95 cars have a single rear O2 sensor, some OBDII functions and codes but not all and the OBDII ALDL connector. All my documentation including, GM manuals, Charles Probts Corvette Fuel injection and several other books states the 94 has an OBDII connector, as well as every car I have seen. The way to pull codes is as I stated to short pins 4 and 12 on the ALDL. The only way I know to clear codes is through a scan device or disconnect the battery.

I can post what OBDII codes are available when I get home if anyone is interested.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 07:18 AM
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Kinkajou -
My connector is the 16 pin version.
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Short either pin 4 or 5 to pin 12.
Turn ignition to run (don't start the engine).

|01|02|03|04|05|06|07|08|
|09|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|


Look at the cluster LCD it will cycle thru the modules
and display any error codes for that module.

Module 1 is the CCM (Central Control Module)
Module 4 PCM/ECM (Engine Computer)
Module 9 ABS (Anti Lock Brake)
Module A DERM (Air Bag System)

After the error codes are displayed, you'll see 1.0
in the LCD which indicates the system is waiting for further instructions.

To Clear any codes for the CCM
Press the Trip/Odo until you see 1.7
Press Eng/Met button and hold until ____ appears.

To clear any codes for the other modules.
Press the Trip Reset button until the desired module is displayed.

1.0 CCM
4.0 ECM
9.0 ABS
A.0 Derm

Then Press the Trip/Odo button until you see
For CCM 1.7
For ECM 4.7
For ABS 9.7
For DERM A.7

To clear any codes for that module Press Eng/Met and hold until ____ appears.

Turn ignition off and back on and verify the error codes are cleared.

C12 is not an error code but indicates the On board diagnostics are operational.
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