Re: code reader for GM

From: Jon G. (jon8338_at_peoplepc.com)
Date: 11/07/04 

Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2004 23:52:45 GMT

Something's going on here.

If I buy and Actron OBDI reader, complete with OBDI and OBDII
cables, then I could map how the OBDI reader converts to OBDII
pinouts, with an ohm meter, testing continuity between either
ends of the cable for each pin, and then correllating.

Jon

Jeff & Carol wrote:

> I've got a 94 bonneville SSEi. Bought an Actron OBDI reader and a cable to
> connect to the car with the OBDII type connector, works great.
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> Look on Ebay.
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> Or take it to the dealer and pay 'em a few bucks to tell you the code.
> Cheaper than trying to guess the problem and buying unnecessary parts.
> My dealer charges about $30 to just read a code. Sometimes they do it for
> free. If I need them to diagnose the exact problem they charge me about
> $55. Which applies to the repair cost if I let them make the repair.
> "Jon G." <jon8338@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
> news:hxyhd.14900$5i5.1496@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
>
>>I have a 94 Pontiac Bonneville. The check engine light goes on sometimes.
>>At idle, the oil pressure oscillates up and down. The check engine light
>>usually goes on after going high speed and slowing down to a stop.
>>
>>I have tried to find a code reader for it. The connector is trapezoid
>>(D-shaped). This is supposed to mean that the computer is OBD II, but
>>since the car is a 94, it was during a hybrid year and needs a OBD I to
>>OBD II adapter.
>>
>>Can anyone tell me a way to read the codes?
>>
>>Jon
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