ODB codes reader...

TheDamned

"I am Canadian and Damned for it!"

Jul 22, 2003

457

0

48

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Mar 9, 2007

#1

• Mar 9, 2007

• #1

Are they easy to use ?
Where do we connect this ?
I or II for our car ?

I might have an opportunity to buy one, i'm studying in electric engineering so I will have no troubles whatsoever connecting those or whatever but I just want to make sure that i'm buying the right one. I'm very tired to always have the CE light on and never know what's the problem.

Thanks!

 

trav_19

New Member

Oct 29, 2006

810

0

0

Jackson, MI

Mar 9, 2007

#2

• Mar 9, 2007

• #2

i think its odb 1

and i believe this is the hook up here

 

Attachments

• 100_1375.webp

  32.6 KB · Views: 125

TheDamned

"I am Canadian and Damned for it!"

Jul 22, 2003

457

0

48

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Mar 9, 2007

#3

• Mar 9, 2007

• #3

^^ Thanks,

anyone can confirm that ?

 

m0l0

Member

Nov 20, 2005

178

0

17

Mar 9, 2007

#4

• Mar 9, 2007

• #4

Confirmed , 5.0 94-95 uses OBD I, 94-95 V6 uses OBD II, and if you are looking for something cheap and in case you are lazy for counting blink codes ( as i am ) use this one its cheap and the most easy code reader to use on OBD I cars. :

http://www.midwayautosupply.com/pc-7208-90-equus-digital-ford-code-reader-3145.aspx

For 29 bucks its a hella of deal

 

TheDamned

"I am Canadian and Damned for it!"

Jul 22, 2003

457

0

48

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Mar 9, 2007

#5

• Mar 9, 2007

• #5

m0l0 said:

Confirmed , 5.0 94-95 uses OBD I, 94-95 V6 uses OBD II, and if you are looking for something cheap and in case you are lazy for counting blink codes ( as i am ) use this one its cheap and the most easy code reader to use on OBD I cars. :

http://www.midwayautosupply.com/pc-7208-90-equus-digital-ford-code-reader-3145.aspx

For 29 bucks its a hella of deal

Click to expand...

Ordering one, thanks mate.

Is it on sell or something or it's regular price ?

 

GToddyT5

Founding Member

Jan 14, 2002

553

0

16

Hamilton, NJ

Mar 9, 2007

#6

• Mar 9, 2007

• #6

To clarify the use of these, you will need to count beeps or flashes of the indicator light and decode the code with a manual. This is not like an OBD II, it's significantly more annoying. The better ODB I scanners are expensive.

 

The Green GT

No 13 year olds are safe around me.

10 Year Member

Jan 8, 2006

1,269

19

99

Louisiana

Mar 9, 2007

#7

• Mar 9, 2007

• #7

GToddyT5 said:

To clarify the use of these, you will need to count beeps or flashes of the indicator light and decode the code with a manual. This is not like an OBD II, it's significantly more annoying. The better ODB I scanners are expensive.

Click to expand...

The one I have (the one linked a few posts up) costs $30 and it is simple as hell to use. it gives you numbers. You dont have to follow any beeps or flashing lights at all.

 

trav_19

New Member

Oct 29, 2006

810

0

0

Jackson, MI

Mar 9, 2007

#8

• Mar 9, 2007

• #8

yeah i saw the digital display i like that one i think i might get one too i have annoying lights and its driving me insane

 

vp6799

New Member

Aug 15, 2006

124

0

0

Massachusetts

Mar 9, 2007

#9

• Mar 9, 2007

• #9

The one listed in the link above is great. I have used it numerous times already. The best part is it gives you a code that you look up in the book that it comes with. I purchased that scanner along with the extension cable.

 

go-stang5.0

New Member

Jan 27, 2003

2,244

0

0

Glenview,Il

Mar 9, 2007

#10

• Mar 9, 2007

• #10

Does anyone know if it does abs and other systems also? Or is it just for the engine.

 

The Green GT

No 13 year olds are safe around me.

10 Year Member

Jan 8, 2006

1,269

19

99

Louisiana

Mar 10, 2007

#11

• Mar 10, 2007

• #11

go-stang5.0 said:

Does anyone know if it does abs and other systems also? Or is it just for the engine.

Click to expand...

Im pretty sure its engine only.

 

go-stang5.0

New Member

Jan 27, 2003

2,244

0

0

Glenview,Il

Mar 11, 2007

#12

• Mar 11, 2007

• #12

awwww...I guess I'll wait for a CE light before I buy one then.

 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?

15 Year Member

Nov 29, 1999

31,179

33

129

Mar 11, 2007

#13

• Mar 11, 2007

• #13

go-stang5.0 said:

awwww...I guess I'll wait for a CE light before I buy one then.

Click to expand...

I'd get one anyhow - you'll need it at some point. And you can have soft codes stored which never illuminate the CEL. It's generally only the faults that can affect absolute drivability which generate a hard code. Checking codes every so often for the sake of doing so isnt a bad idea.

Good luck.

 

chaos254

Founding Member

Jul 27, 2002

467

3

29

NJ

Mar 11, 2007

#14

• Mar 11, 2007

• #14

im definitely going to get one of these. Like everyone said it is worth the price, 30 bucks is cheap.

 

trav_19

New Member

Oct 29, 2006

810

0

0

Jackson, MI

Mar 11, 2007

#15

• Mar 11, 2007

• #15

wow you get the book and reader for 30 bucks.... what a steal i want one

 

TheDamned

"I am Canadian and Damned for it!"

Jul 22, 2003

457

0

48

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Mar 11, 2007

#16

• Mar 11, 2007

• #16

Do you guys recommend to get the extension cable ?

 

The Green GT

No 13 year olds are safe around me.

10 Year Member

Jan 8, 2006

1,269

19

99

Louisiana

Mar 11, 2007

#17

• Mar 11, 2007

• #17

TheDamned said:

Do you guys recommend to get the extension cable ?

Click to expand...

I dont have one. Its works fine, but it wouldnt hurt.