ODB codes reader...

[TheDamned]

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]

i think its odb 1

and i believe this is the hook up here

 

[TheDamned]

^^ Thanks,

anyone can confirm that ?

 

[m0l0]

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]

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

Ordering one, thanks mate.

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

 

[GToddyT5]

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]

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 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]

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]

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]

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

 

[The Green GT]

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

Im pretty sure its engine only.

 

[go-stang5.0]

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

 

[HISSIN50]

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

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]

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

 

[trav_19]

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

 

[TheDamned]

Do you guys recommend to get the extension cable ?

 

[The Green GT]

Do you guys recommend to get the extension cable ?

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