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Jun 18, 2019 | 06:25 AM

goalieforlife

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OBD1 readers

what brand does everyone use? I'm looking to purchase one.

Jun 18, 2019 | 07:26 AM

Albani

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Re: OBD1 readers

All you need is a paper clip if it’s codes your wanting to read.

Jun 18, 2019 | 07:31 AM

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Re: OBD1 readers

yeah I'm not too handy with the paperclip lol

Jun 18, 2019 | 12:03 PM

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Re: OBD1 readers

Moates.net xtreme aldl or 1320 electronics

Jun 20, 2019 | 10:47 PM

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Re: OBD1 readers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albani

All you need is a paper clip if it’s codes your wanting to read.

If you don't like paper clips then this will work for only 45 bucks: https://actron.com/content/obd-i-code-scanner-gm

Good luck.

Jun 21, 2019 | 04:12 PM

goalieforlife

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Re: OBD1 readers

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Originally Posted by cardo0

If you don't like paper clips then this will work for only 45 bucks: https://actron.com/content/obd-i-code-scanner-gm

Good luck.

I was thinking something like this

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/SALE-HOT-INN....c100012.m1985

Jun 21, 2019 | 04:25 PM

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Re: OBD1 readers

All that is , is a jumper in a box . Use a paper clip.

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Jun 21, 2019 | 07:12 PM

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Re: OBD1 readers

MT2500. eBay has some. Works great

Jun 30, 2019 | 01:59 PM

goalieforlife

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Re: OBD1 readers

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All that is , is a jumper in a box . Use a paper clip.

how do u use a paper clip?

Jun 30, 2019 | 02:04 PM

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Re: OBD1 readers

Bend it into a U shape. stick one leg into terminal A and the other into B. Turn the key to run, not start, just run... Then count the flashes of the check engine light on the dash.

Jun 30, 2019 | 02:04 PM

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Re: OBD1 readers

https://www.obd-codes.com/faq/read-g...codes-free.php

Jul 3, 2019 | 11:32 AM

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Re: OBD1 readers

Paper clip. Don't waste money on scanner for an OBD I car if all you're gonna do is pull codes with it.

Aug 12, 2019 | 08:28 PM

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Re: OBD1 readers

are there any digital code readers like there are for obdII.. hard time finding one for cheap.

Aug 12, 2019 | 11:14 PM

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Re: OBD1 readers

Find a deal on a Snap-On MT2500 (or a newer Snap-On scanner like a Modis, Verus, Verdict, etc) on ebay. Or you will have to go with an ALDL cable and some laptop software like winALDL or use TunerPro and the proper ADX file, etc.

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