codes wont show??? am I doing this right?

[5.0fox]

Ok so the problem with my car is that it wont start when hot. I messed around with some things then decided to pull the codes to see if there was anything wrong. Ive never had to do this before so I searched and found jrichkers post explaining how to do it. I made a jumper wire and plugged it into the single wire test connector then into the number 2 plug on the diagnostivcs port. Next I took a testlight and clipped it to the positive battery post and hooked it to the number 3 pin on the diagnostics port. I turned the key to on and nothing happened. I chekced all plugins to be sure they were connected and tried again. Not a single flash. SO I start the car to see if the koer codes will display and theres nothing there also. I am sure there is good connections at all ports. Was I hooking everything up right?

 

[dcurtis]

Just use the jumper wire only, no test light, jump the single wire test to number 2 spot and get in the car and turn the key to the on position and just count the check engine flashes. Thats how I had to do it.

 

[HISSIN50]

His 87 is probably a factory SD car, hence his needing the test light.

The best I could have offered is what you have already seen. You might want to use your meter to check the continuity of the wires to the self test connector.

Good luck.

 

[jrichker]

Check out the drawing...

 

[5.0fox]

hmm... looks like I had everything hooked up right. I guess Ill try to have autozone scan it and if that doesnt work Im probly screwed.