Will paperclip display codes on 95?
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IIRC, 1995s used the OBD II style connector, so that may be different. Also I _believe_ that GM introduced OBD II into 1995 models at the end of the production run.
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1994-95 was actually a partial function OBD-II. The performance monitors and IIRC the misfire monitors were disabled.
If it has a OBD-II connector, shorting across any terminals could be disastrous.
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If it has a OBD-II connector, shorting across any terminals could be disastrous.
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I have done it on a '94 and a '95.
A couple good links to show more and the DTC codes are below.
http://tech.corvettecentral.com/2011...trouble-codes/
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...56&postcount=9
Good luck.
A couple good links to show more and the DTC codes are below.
http://tech.corvettecentral.com/2011...trouble-codes/
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...56&postcount=9
Good luck.
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Just another data point so you don't feel like you're courting "disaster." I've done this myself. Pins 4 and 12 are your ticket. And it will give you codes for all modules on your car.
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Some very good information by the OP of this thread
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-96-cars.html
While I don't take wikipedia as gospel, here's some info on the partial OBD-II implementation in pre-96 Corvettes (aka OBD 1.5)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On-boa...ostics#OBD-1.5
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-96-cars.html
While I don't take wikipedia as gospel, here's some info on the partial OBD-II implementation in pre-96 Corvettes (aka OBD 1.5)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On-boa...ostics#OBD-1.5
Last edited by ghlkal; Feb 1, 2017 at 09:50 PM.
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Some very good information by the OP of this thread
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-96-cars.html
While I don't take wikipedia as gospel, here's some info on the partial OBD-II implementation in pre-96 Corvettes (aka OBD 1.5)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On-boa...ostics#OBD-1.5
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-96-cars.html
While I don't take wikipedia as gospel, here's some info on the partial OBD-II implementation in pre-96 Corvettes (aka OBD 1.5)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On-boa...ostics#OBD-1.5
I had access to a Tech2 once upon a time which on a 90' was able to test/change a helluva lot of things which I think Wiki indicates is the only tool that will do that? I've considered buying an offshore copy but many say they don't work or are not long lived. The paper clip is showing no codes on a 58K base 95 after an AAA ride with no spark. Thank you for digging these out!
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I don't know. You see, I have an Auto X-ray. However, that company is bought over by Actron. Actron does NOT work on my 91 but I am not sure if it works on your 95 anymore. So, here is my choice for you.
1. Go to Autozone and buy their scanner from Actron and if it doesn't work, return it
2. Get a used SnapOn MT2500 with the appropriate modules and cable
3. ALDL droid that hooks into your phone.
Reason for all of this is that it is not enough to read the code. As an EXAMPLE, if your ambient temperature is 70, your engine should be 70 degrees cold. So, if the sensor is bad and says your coolant temp is NEGATIVE 20 degrees, is it plausible? Absolutely. Is it correct? Nope. Will it throw a code? Doubtful. So paper clip all you want but the value is plausible but incorrect and if it doesn't throw a code, you go home happy that it is fine.
1. Go to Autozone and buy their scanner from Actron and if it doesn't work, return it
2. Get a used SnapOn MT2500 with the appropriate modules and cable
3. ALDL droid that hooks into your phone.
Reason for all of this is that it is not enough to read the code. As an EXAMPLE, if your ambient temperature is 70, your engine should be 70 degrees cold. So, if the sensor is bad and says your coolant temp is NEGATIVE 20 degrees, is it plausible? Absolutely. Is it correct? Nope. Will it throw a code? Doubtful. So paper clip all you want but the value is plausible but incorrect and if it doesn't throw a code, you go home happy that it is fine.
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OBD 1.5 eh? I had access to a Tech2 once upon a time which on a 90' was able to test/change a helluva lot of things which I think Wiki indicates is the only tool that will do that? I've considered buying an offshore copy but many say they don't work or are not long lived.
The paper clip is showing no codes on a 58K base 95 after an AAA ride with no spark. Thank you for digging these out!
I had access to a Tech2 once upon a time which on a 90' was able to test/change a helluva lot of things which I think Wiki indicates is the only tool that will do that? I've considered buying an offshore copy but many say they don't work or are not long lived. The paper clip is showing no codes on a 58K base 95 after an AAA ride with no spark. Thank you for digging these out!