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I have one, I'll bring it on Sat/Sun with my computer or yours whatever....

Don

Don if we can use your compute since I would have no idea how to set mine up or likely what I was looking at.

Arthur Grant wrote:Actually anyone have an OBDI reader. Don't find them very often, and I don't want to spend the $200 for a reader that is OBDI & OBDII, but would like to read/reset some codes on the Corvette.

I got an OBD II code reader at Autozone for about $50. The OBD I readers I've found listed online are specific to two or three models and only display codes via flashing lights. I can get that by jumping the correct pinholes on the diagnostic port with a paper clip and counting the CEL flashes. Just did that with my '93 Toyota Pickup.

The OBD II reader is much more useful for the vehicles that use that system.

Bob Beamesderfer wrote:

Arthur Grant wrote:Actually anyone have an OBDI reader. Don't find them very often, and I don't want to spend the $200 for a reader that is OBDI & OBDII, but would like to read/reset some codes on the Corvette.

I got an OBD II code reader at Autozone for about $50. The OBD I readers I've found listed online are specific to two or three models and only display codes via flashing lights. I can get that by jumping the correct pinholes on the diagnostic port with a paper clip and counting the CEL flashes. Just did that with my '93 Toyota Pickup.

The OBD II reader is much more useful for the vehicles that use that system.

I have found a nice reader for $180, that does both OBD1 and OBDII with text readouts rather than flashing lights, but since I have never had a need for one before now, didn't think it was worth the money.

I use this one:
http://www.scangauge.com/products/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's pricier than what you're talking about, but in addition to reading and resetting codes, it'a a digital gauge for all the OBD2 parameters, and a fully calibratable trip computer. Gives accurate speed and distance if you've changed your tires or gears, current and trip-average mpg, travel distance left in the tank, stuff like that.

Arthur, my OBD scanner does not do OBD1----I thought it did both---teach me to think!! Sorry
Don

my scanner ... see start of thread, is the MemoScan U381

Mako to wrote:my scanner ... see start of thread, is the MemoScan U381

but does it read OBDI. The corvette is a 1990.

Arthur Grant wrote: but does it read OBDI. The corvette is a 1990.

Nope.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=MemoScan+U381" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You can also get a wifi adapter for your car then use a phone app to read it.

http://www.jegs.com/i/PLX%20Devices/687 ... /-1?CT=999" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.amazon.com/GL1-OBD-II-iPhone ... B00336S7KS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.devtoaster.com/products/rev/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If I wanted to spend that kind of money I would buy this.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R3 ... d_i=507846" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;