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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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Code reader problem

I use to read my codes using paper clip method #6 and #12 are the correct pins? I try to read it but it wont flash SES light just stays ON how do I fix it?
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 06:45 AM
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Re: Code reader problem

Pins A & B on the ALDL connector. Usually the two on the upper right.

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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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Re: Code reader problem

Thanks something I have done 50x before and forgot.
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Old Sep 22, 2025 | 12:26 PM
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Re: Code reader problem

Hello
Is there anyone here who might want to sell their ALDL adapter (12 Pin ALDL OBD1 Bluetooth and USB Scanner)?
I'm looking for one, but I can't find one for sale anywhere.
That would be very helpful.
Thank you very much.
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Old Sep 22, 2025 | 09:17 PM
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Re: Code reader problem

Red devil River seems to be hit or miss on quality, 1320 quit selling their blue tooth model. Moates.net has the xtreme aldl / cable 1 for a usb connection.
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Old Sep 23, 2025 | 04:15 AM
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Re: Code reader problem

Thank you very much.
I found the Red Devil River site last night.
Any idea what this pink cable shown in the picture is for? (https://reddevilriver.com/home-page/...IN-LDL1-USB-MD)

Thanks for the other link. (Moates.net)
I'll take a look around right away.

Thanks
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Old Sep 23, 2025 | 09:27 AM
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Re: Code reader problem

Pink wire gets inserted to the aldl to power the usb/ Bluetooth device
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Old Dec 13, 2025 | 10:05 PM
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Re: Code reader problem

Originally Posted by PMD
Thank you very much.
I found the Red Devil River site last night.
Any idea what this pink cable shown in the picture is for? (https://reddevilriver.com/home-page/...IN-LDL1-USB-MD)

Thanks for the other link. (Moates.net)
I'll take a look around right away.

Thanks
I looked at that website, and it is a simple device and lacking for OBD1 full scanner
If wanting one that works on a MS Windows laptop that has a free USB port
It scans, records, replays, has charting and gauges modes, check for tripped DTCs, etc
Can do very long testruns in record mode to be able to catch random problems

Go to http://www.tunercat.com/
They have been around for decades, and this scanner has been around for years.
On the left side of main webpage, select "Datacat"
Then halfway down that page is select which cable to come with the scanner software
In your case the ADLC would be 12 pins so select the -1 cable, $135 for the cable, interface and scanner software
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